CommBank Socceroos match against Jordan moved to Doha

The CommBank Socceroos’ second match of this FIFA international window will proceed, after Football Australia and the Jordan Football Association (JFA) agreed to change the venue.

The Socceroos will remain in Qatar, with Doha set to host their clash with 2023 AFC Asian Cup runners-up Jordan on Tuesday (Wednesday AEDT).

After a meeting between JFA Acting General Secretary Farah Badarneh and Football Australia CEO Martin Kugeler in Amman, the JFA agreed to Football Australia’s request to relocate the match to Doha, where the Socceroos are currently based. Tony Popovic’s side will face Qatar, winners of the past two AFC Asian Cups, on Friday (Saturday AEDT).

It means that Australia will play matches against both finalists from most recent edition of the AFC Asian Cup. It will be the ninth meeting between the Socceroos and Jordan.

Quotes attributable to Football Australia CEO Martin Kugeler:

“We are ⁠very grateful to the Jordan Football Association for accepting to relocate the match. We know how much the Jordan team and fans were looking forward to welcoming the CommBank Socceroos to Amman.

“The dialogue with the JFA has been nothing but open, respectful and collaborative. They were wonderful hosts in Amman this week, and I thank them for their professionalism and flexibility. We look forward to welcoming Jordan to Australia in the future.

“I would also like to thank the Australian Embassies in Jordan and Qatar for their support, and the Qatar Football Association, for helping us facilitate the switch.”

Quotes attributable to CommBank Socceroos Head Coach Tony Popovic: 

“It’s great to have the second match of this FIFA international window, against Jordan, confirmed. We were always confident that a positive outcome would be reached. 

“From the outset, our focus has been on playing two matches, and the players are ready for both Qatar and Jordan. 

“These are crucial games, as we have limited time together, especially now that the AFC Asian Cup has been rescheduled. This will be our last camp for four months.”

Match Details  

Qatar v CommBank Socceroos 
Date: Friday, 13 November 2026 
Venue: Abdullah bin Khalifa Stadium, Doha 
Kick-off: 5:45pm local / 1:45am AEDT (Saturday, 14 November) 
Broadcast: Paramount+ 

CommBank Socceroos v Jordan
Date: Tuesday, 17 November 2026 
Venue: Doha (TBC)
Kick-off: Time TBC
Broadcast: Paramount+