Jordan and Algeria will take on each other in a do-or-die clash in Group J of the FIFA World Cup 2026 in San Francisco on Monday night. Jordan, which made its FIFA World Cup debut, started their World Cup journey on a disappointing note as it registered a 3-1 loss to Austria in their tournament opener.
Jordan’s Forward Ali Olwan managed to score the only goal, bringing the score to 1-1 in the 50th minute. However, Jordan was unable to find another goal and eventually lost the match.
Algeria, meanwhile, had a difficult start to their campaign as they were beaten by Argentina. Lionel Messi gave his side an impressive start as he scored a hat-trick to hand Algeria a heavy defeat, leaving them at the bottom of the Group J standings.
Algeria has reached the FIFA World Cup knockout stage only once in their history. That came in 2014, when they made it to the Round of 16 before losing to eventual champions Germany.
Jordan vs Algeria: Head-to-Head
Jordan and Algeria played against each other three times in international football. Their first meeting came at the Kuneitra Cup in 1974, where Algeria showcased pure dominance and won the match 6-0. Jordan registered their first win over Algeria 14 years later, beating them 2-1 in the 1988 Arab Cup.
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The most recent meeting between the two sides was in an international friendly in 2004, which ended in a 1-1 draw.
Jordan vs Algeria: Team news
Jordan have no injury or suspension concerns, and head coach Jamal Sellami is expected to name the same starting XI that displayed a dominant performance against Austria. Musa Al-Tamari will once again lead the attack, with Ali Olwan supporting him after scoring Jordan’s historic first-ever FIFA World Cup goal in the opening match.
Algeria also have a fully fit squad with no injury or suspension issues ahead of the match. Forward Amine Gouiri will be one of the key players to watch, as he has the ability to both score goals and create chances.
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Experienced winger Riyad Mahrez is expected to return to the starting XI after coming off the bench against Argentina. Head coach Vladimir Petković had opted to start young forward Anis Hadj Moussa in the opening game, but with this being a must-win match, Mahrez is likely to be recalled.
Jordan vs Algeria FIFA World Cup 2026 Prediction
Both Jordan and Algeria will be desperate for a win after losing their opening matches, making this a crucial contest in Group J. Jordan showed glimpses of promise in attack, while Algeria will be eager to bounce back after a heavy defeat to Argentina. Although both teams have quality players capable of making a difference, Algeria’s experience and attacking options could give them a slight edge in what is expected to be a closely fought encounter.
Prediction: Algeria 2-1 Jordan.
Jordan vs Algeria Probable starting XI
Jordan Probable starting XI
Goalkeeper: Yazeed Abulaila
Defenders: Ehsan Haddad, Yazan Al-Arab, Abdallah Nasib, Saleh Rateb
Midfielders: Nizar Al-Rashdan, Noor Al-Rawabdeh, Mahmoud Al-Mardi
Forwards: Musa Al-Taamari, Ali Olwan, Yazan Al-Naimat
Algeria Probable starting XI
Goalkeeper: Luca Zidane
Defenders: Youcef Atal, Ramy Bensebaini, Aïssa Mandi, Jaouen Hadjam
Midfielders: Ismaël Bennacer, Hicham Boudaoui, Houssem Aouar
Forwards: Riyad Mahrez, Amine Gouiri, Mohamed Amoura
Frequently asked questions (FAQs)
1. What time does the Algeria vs Jordan FIFA World Cup 2026 match kick off?
The Group I match kicks off at 8:30 AM IST / 11 PM ET / 10 PM CT
2. Where will the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group I match between Algeria and Jordan take place?
The match will take place at San Francisco Bay Area Stadium, California
3. How to watch the FIFA World Cup 2026 match between Algeria vs Jordan?
United States – FOX Network, fuboTV, Telemundo, Telemundo Deportes En Vivo, FOX One
Canada – TSN+, TSN1, TSN4, TSN5, RDS, CTV, RDS App, CTV App, Crave
México – Canal 5 Televisa, TUDN, Azteca 7, TUDN En Vivo, Las Estrellas, Azteca Deportes En Vivo, ViX México
United Kingdom – BBC Sport Web, BBC One, BBC iPlayer
India – Unite8 Sports Channel
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