5 Underdogs who can still make it to Rio 2014

3 : Jordan

Jordan finished 3rd in their group behind Japan and Australia with 10 points after 8 games. They have a huge opportunity of realizing their dreams, but the only hindrance is a couple of games with a powerful Uruguay side. Jordan are 73rd in the FIFA rankings, making them huge underdogs in this tie.

Uruguay may feel that they don’t deserve to be in this situation to begin with. The reality is that their qualification campaign was poor and now they have to get to Rio the hard way. The Jordanian defense have to perform to the best of their abilities, if they are to defend against a front line consisting of Luis Suarez, Edinson Cavani and Diego Forlan.

The lack of players playing in the European leagues will make it even harder for them. However, they’ll be depending on key figures such as Odai Al Saifi and Abdullah Debb.

Jordan’s closest chance of making it was in 2006, where they lost to Iran after finishing runners up in their first round qualifying group. If they are to defeat Uruguay, it will not only be a proud moment for the country, but the whole continent.