Jordan vs Algeria FIFA World Cup 2026 Preview: Everything You Need to Know
Both teams seek their first points after opening defeats, with Algeria favored to use its defensive structure and wide play to revive qualification hopes.
- On Monday, June 22, 2026, Algeria faces Jordan at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California, in a critical Group J World Cup fixture where both teams seek their first tournament points.
- Algeria manager Vladimir Petkovic's squad fell 3-0 to defending champions Argentina, while Jordan manager Jamal Sellami watched his side suffer a 3-1 loss to Austria in their historic tournament debuts.
- Jordan intends to build around their established 3-4-3 framework, while Algeria must improve tactical verticality to break down defensive blocks. Jordan holds a slight advantage in the standings due to their lone goal.
- This match serves as a mathematical pivot point for Round of 32 qualification; a draw prevents immediate elimination but leaves both sides needing results in their final group games.
- Fans can watch the 11:00 PM ET kickoff on FS1, with additional streaming options available via Telemundo and Peacock for viewers across the region.
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Mahrez starts as captain for Algeria, two changes for Jordan
SANTA CLARA, California, June 22 : Algeria brought forward Riyad Mahrez back into the starting lineup as captain for their World Cup Group J match on Monday against Jordan, who made two changes. • World Cup debutants Jordan will be eliminated if they lose to Algeria in the match at the San Francisco Bay Ar
After his defeat against Argentina (3-0), crucial game for Algeria for this second match of the J group which opposes Jordan, it also defeated in his last match (3-1 against Austria). Started at Santa Clara this Tuesday 23 June at 03h (TU). Follow our live.
Jordan and Algeria face the 0h of Tuesday (23), at Levi's Stadium, in Santa Clara, for the second round of the J Group, in a vital duel for survival in the World Cup. The arrival of the selections to the tournament was distinguished: this is the first World Cup of the Asian team, while the Africans compete for the fifth time, the first since 2014. Differences of experience, however, are in the background before a common goal: to win the first po…
Both teams are playing survival in the World Cup after falling to Austria and Argentina. The loser will be almost eliminated.
Football fans in the Arab world are eagerly awaiting the only Arab clash in the group stage of the 2026 World Cup, which will bring together the Jordanian national team and their Algerian counterparts at Levi's Stadium as part of the second round of matches...
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