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Jordan vs Algeria — World Cup 2026

FILE No. M-673CLASS: GROUP MATCHSTATUS: GROUP STAGEWC 2026
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Jordan
12
Algeria
Match events
  • N. Al Rashdanassist M. Tamari36'1–0
  • H. Abu Dahab64'
  • M. Al MardiOn: O. Al Fakhouri76'
  • M. TamariOn: A. Azaizeh84'
  • M. Abu TahaOn: M. Abu Hasheesh85'
  • H. Abu DahabOn: S. Obaid90+1'
  • A. OlwanOn: Shararh90+2'
  • 44'R. Zerrouki
  • 46'R. ZerroukiOn: N. Bentaleb
  • 46'H. BoudaouiOn: N. Benbouali
  • 1–169'N. Benboualiassist R. Mahrez
  • 76'R. MahrezOn: A. Hadj Moussa
  • 1–282'A. Gouiri
  • 85'R. Ait-NouriOn: J. Hadjam
  • 86'A. GouiriOn: Z. Belaid
JORMatch statsALG
28%Possession72%
8Shots17
4Shots on Target8
1Corners10
11Fouls6
1Yellow Cards1

Jordan — starting XI

3-4-2-1
1 Y. Laila3 A. Nasib5 Y. Al-Arab4 H. Abudahab23 E. Haddad21 N. Al-Rashdan8 N. Al-Rawabdeh20 M. Taha9 Ali Olwan13 M. Al-Mardi10 M. Tamari
Bench
  • 11Odeh Fakhoury
  • 2Mohammad Ali Hasheesh
  • 24Ali Al Azaizah
  • 17Saleem Obaid
  • 7Mohammad Abu Zrayq
  • 12Noureddin Zaid
  • 22Abdallah Al-Fakhouri
  • 16Mo Abualnadi
  • 19Saad Al Rousan
  • 26Anas Badawi
  • 18Mohammad Abu Ghoush
  • 6Amer Jamous
  • 14Rajaei Ayed
  • 15Ibrahim Sadeh
  • 25Mohammad Al Daoud

Algeria — starting XI

4-2-3-1
23 L. Zidane17 R. Belghali2 A. Mandi21 R. Bensebaini15 R. Aït-Nouri14 H. Boudaoui6 R. Zerrouki7 R. Mahrez22 I. Maza10 F. Chaïbi9 A. Gouiri
Bench
  • 19Nabil Bentaleb
  • 12Ahmed Nadhir Benbouali
  • 11Anis Hadj Moussa
  • 5Zineddine Belaid
  • 13Jaouen Hadjam
  • 1Melvin Mastil
  • 16Oussama Benbot
  • 3Achref Abada
  • 4Mohamed Tougai
  • 26Samir Sophian Chergui
  • 8Houssem Aouar
  • 24Yassine Titraoui
  • 20Adil Boulbina
  • 25Farès Ghedjemis
1
All-time meetings
0
Jordan wins
0
Draws
1
Algeria wins
02 · Tale of the Tape

Tale of the tape.

29.0
Average Age
26.9
03 · The Form Guide

Last five walks into the room.

Who's hotter going in? Latest competitive results, newest first.

Jordan

L
L
L
L
D
Jun 23
vs Algeria
World Cup · Group Stage - 2 · Levi's Stadium
1–2
Jun 17
at Austria
World Cup · Group Stage - 1 · Levi's Stadium
1–3
Jun 7
at Colombia
Friendlies · Friendly International · Snapdragon Stadium
0–2
May 31
at Switzerland
Friendlies · Friendly International · Kybunpark
1–4
Mar 31
vs Nigeria
Friendlies · Friendly International · Mardan Antalyaspor
2–2

Algeria

W
L
W
W
D
Jun 23
at Jordan
World Cup · Group Stage - 2 · Levi's Stadium
2–1
Jun 17
at Argentina
World Cup · Group Stage - 1 · Arrowhead Stadium
0–3
Jun 11
at Bolivia
Friendlies · Friendly International
4–0
Jun 3
at Netherlands
Friendlies · Friendly International · De Kuip
1–0
Mar 31
vs Uruguay
Friendlies · Friendly International · Allianz Stadium
0–0
05 · Key Battles

Three duels that decide it.

Jordan's direct, counter-pressing approach meets Algeria's possession control in a group-stage clash of contrasting philosophies.

// Left wing vs Left back · The Alpine Threat
Tamari's pace and directness from the left will test Aït-Nouri's defensive discipline early. The Wolves defender is tactically sound but Rennes' winger has the athleticism edge — expect him to find space down the flank if Algeria sit deep.
// Centre-forward vs Centre-back · Physical Exchange
Sabra's hold-up play and aerial presence will be crucial for Jordan's attacking build. Mandi is a composed, experienced defender but faces a willing target man who thrives on physical contest — this will define Jordan's attacking threat.
// Midfield Control · The Tempo War
Two midfielders vying for possession rhythm and press resistance. Boudaoui's Ligue 1 pedigree gives him an edge in press-evasion, but Al Rawabdeh's industry and work-rate can disrupt Algeria's tempo if Jordan commit bodies forward aggressively.
06 · Style Clash

Direct Force vs Composed Control

A tactical tug-of-war between Sellami's energetic press and Petković's measured build-up play.

// Direct, pressing intensity
Jordan
vs
// Possession-first, control
Algeria
Direct
Build-up tempo
Composed
Aggressive
Press intensity
Structured
Relentless
Wing dominance
Cautious
Compact
Defensive shape
Spread
Fast
Transition speed
Controlled
Dangerous
Set-piece threat
Routine
07 · Win Probability

Win probability.

Even-money default — ranks not yet on file.

38JOR
24DRAW
38ALG
38%
24%
38%
09 · The Bench

The bench faceoff.

J. Sellami
Jordan · Head coach

J. Sellami

V. Petković
Algeria · Head coach

V. Petković

12 · Where to watch

Where to watch.

USA
FOX / Telemundo
UK & Ireland
BBC / ITV
Latin America
Globo / TyC Sports
Worldwide
FIFA+ (selected territories)
The squads

Both line-ups.

Every name in the frame — tap a player for their dossier, or a crest for the full team.

// the wire

Jordan v Algeria · the wire

All news →
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Jordan vs Algeria.
The full dossier — form, key battles, the take — sharpens closer to kickoff.
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