Jordan is the slight favorite to win today’s friendly against Bolivia, although a very even match with few goals is expected. The main argument in Jordan’s favor is its higher position in the FIFA rankings (62nd against Bolivia’s 77th), and some bookmakers are giving it slightly lower odds of winning. In addition, its recent performance is similar to that of Bolivia, which, although it has achieved surprising results such as a recent victory against Brazil, has also shown instability in other matches. However, as it is a friendly match and will be played on neutral ground (Istanbul, Turkey), the margin is minimal and Bolivia has the opportunity to demonstrate a better level without the altitude factor, which is crucial to its usual performance.
To qualify for the 2026 World Cup, Jordan finished second in Group B with 16 points, behind only South Korea (22), playing 10 games with four wins, four draws, and only two losses. The team’s coach is Moroccan Jamal Salami, who played in the 1998 World Cup in France as a player for his country’s national team.
In a few moments, we will share the starting lineups for the Jordan vs. Bolivia match live, as well as the latest information from the stadium. Don’t miss a single detail of the Jordan vs. Bolivia match live with commentary from VAVEL.
A friendly match between national teams is a game that, although it does not determine titles or official points, plays a very important role in soccer. It mainly serves to allow coaches to prepare their teams for more demanding tournaments, testing new tactics, game plans, and lineups. It is also the perfect opportunity to give playing time to young or newly called-up players, evaluate their performance, and see how they adapt to the group.
These matches help players, who normally play for different clubs and in different leagues, get used to sharing the pitch and strengthen cohesion within the national team. They also allow players returning from injury to regain their competitive rhythm in a less pressured environment than an official competition.
Beyond the sporting aspect, friendly matches also have strategic value: they influence FIFA rankings, which can be decisive in future international draws. And, of course, they play a social and economic role, as they are often played in different countries to bring the national team closer to its fans and generate revenue from ticket sales, television rights, and sponsors.
