Jordan and Australia relocate friendly football match to Doha over security concerns

The Jordan Football Association and Football Australia have agreed to move the upcoming friendly football match between Jordan and Australia from Amman to Doha, Qatar. The decision to relocate the match follows a formal request from Football Australia. This change ensures the match occurs during the current international break.

Security concerns drive relocation

The relocation was prompted by security concerns raised by Australian players through the Professional Footballers Australia union. The Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade issued warnings regarding travel to Jordan because of unpredictable security situations and terrorism threats. These warnings contributed to the decision to move the venue from Amman to Doha.

Martin Kogulir, the CEO of Football Australia, met with Farah Al-Badarna, the Acting General Secretary of the Jordan Football Association, in Amman to discuss the new arrangements. During the meeting, Martin Kogulir expressed appreciation for the cooperation and flexibility shown by the Jordan Football Association regarding the relocation of the match.

Match schedule and team details

The friendly match between Jordan and Australia is scheduled to take place on Tuesday, November 17, 2026. The Jordan national team delegation is scheduled to depart for Doha on Sunday, November 15, 2026, to participate in a training camp. The Jordan national team squad for the match consists of 25 players.

The Australian national team will play Qatar at the Abdullah bin Khalifa Stadium on Friday, November 13, 2026. This match precedes the scheduled friendly between Australia and Jordan.

Institutional cooperation and logistics

The agreement between the two football associations allows the match to proceed despite the initial logistical challenges caused by security warnings. The meeting between Martin Kogulir and Farah Al-Badarna in Amman was essential to finalize the arrangements for the Doha venue. The relocation aims to ensure that the match takes place during the current international break without compromising the safety of the players.

The Jordan national team will utilize the time in Doha to prepare for the match against Australia. The 25 players in the Jordan national team squad will begin their training camp upon arrival in Qatar on November 15, 2026.

Glossary

• Jordan Football Association — The Jordan Football Association was established in 1949. It was one of the founding members of the Arab Football Association and became a FIFA member in 1958.
• Amman — Amman is the capital of Jordan. It features an extensive road network that includes bridges, tunnels, and various highways and ring roads.
• Doha — Doha is a location in Qatar. It serves as a venue for the Jordan national team to participate in a training camp.