DevelopingDay 6

Australia's planned match against Jordan

Update 1 of 1LatestNov 13, 7:54 AM UTCDay 6
Socceroos keep Jordan friendly but drop disputed Amman trip
Australia will still face Jordan on November 17, but in Doha rather than Amman. The relocation resolves the players’ travel objection while leaving the stadium and kickoff time unconfirmed.
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Earliest sourceSocceroosSep 11, 10:00 AM UTC
What we knew first
- November 12, 2026The Jordan Football Association announces an agreement to relocate the match to Doha after talks in Amman.
- November 13, 2026Football Australia confirms Doha as the replacement destination.

Who reported

Who reported

12 outlets · 20 sources

8 of 12 had reported by this moment

foxsports.com.auFirst to reportfoxsports.com.au · Nov 7, 9:39 PM UTC3
ABC listenabc.net.au · Nov 9, 8:16 PM UTC2
1. Football Australia searches for alternatives as Socceroos players unwilling to make Jordan trip - ABC NewsNov 12 UTC
2. Tony Popovic refuses to blacklist Socceroos players who pull out of Jordan friendly - ABC NewsNov 9 UTC
AAP Newsaap.com.au · Nov 10, 4:22 AM UTC3
1. FA hunts solution to Socceroos' friendly stand-offNov 10 UTC
2. Socceroos get their wish for Jordan match to be movedNov 12 UTC
3. Socceroos want Jordan match moved amid safety concernsNov 6 UTC
ESPN.comespn.com.sg · Nov 11, 11:49 PM UTC2
1. Australia friendly with Jordan relocated amid security concerns - ESPNNov 12 UTC
2. Football Australia boss flies to Amman for crisis talks over Jordan friendly - ESPNNov 11 UTC
Football360beehiiv.com · Nov 12, 6:12 AM UTC1
1. Socceroos stars unwilling to travel to Jordan, Schwarzer calls out ‘strange’ Ryan snubNov 12 UTC
Socceroossocceroos.com.au · Nov 12, 6:08 PM UTC2
1. CommBank Socceroos match against Jordan moved to DohaNov 12 UTC
2. CommBank Socceroos to face Qatar and Jordan ahead of AFC Asian Cup 2027™Sep 11 UTC
Football360football360.com.au · Nov 12, 8:33 PM UTC1
1. Socceroos v Jordan moved to Doha after security concerns: New venue confirmedNov 12 UTC
The Agetheage.com.au · Nov 12, 8:57 PM UTC1
1. Socceroos friendly moved after player boycottNov 12 UTC

Timeline

Timeline

Day 6 · 1 report

Nov 7, 9:39 PM UTC
First to report
47 hours later
Nov 12 UTC
The Jordan Football Association announces an agreement to relocate the match to Doha after talks in Amman.
Nov 13 UTC
Football Australia confirms Doha as the replacement destination.

Who's involved

Who's involved

People

Beau BuschAustralian soccer player
Martin Kugeler
Tony PopovicAustralian soccer player and manager

Organizations

Football Australiasports governing body organising soccer in Australia
Jordan Football Associationgoverning body of association football in Jordan

Places

Amman
Doha