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Group J · Match 58

Jordan vs Algeria — FIFA World Cup 2026

Jordan national football team flag
Jordan
JOR
VS
Algeria national football team flag
Algeria
ALG
📅 June 19, 2026
16:00 ET
📍 Levi's Stadium, San Francisco, USA
🏟️ Capacity: 68,500

Jordan arrive at the 2026 FIFA World Cup with 1 previous appearance, their best result being Debut tournament. Algeria have 4 appearances on football's biggest stage, with a best finish of Round of 16 (2014). Both sides qualified via AFC third round winners and CAF third round winners respectively. This is a rare inter-confederation clash: Jordan of Asian Football Confederation against Algeria of Confederation of African Football. Nations from different confederations meet infrequently outside World Cup tournaments.

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WC 2026 Editorial
Senior Football Analyst

Expected Lineups & Formation

Projected starting XIs, tactical shapes, and squad depth for Jordan vs Algeria.

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Jordan

4-2-3-1 · Coach: Hussein Ammouta · Squad Profile →
Manager
Hussein Ammouta
Known for a fluid three-at-the-back system with aggressive wing-backs
1
GK
Al-Faisaly
4
CB
Al-Wehdat
5
CB
Al-Faisaly
2
RB
Al-Faisaly
3
LB
Al-Faisaly
6
CM
Maccabi Haifa
8
CM
Al-Wehdat
10
AM
Montpellier
7
FW
BSC Young Boys
9
FW
Al-Faisaly
11
FW
Vitória SC
Substitutes Bench
14
FW
Montpellier
12
GK
Al-Wehdat
15
CM
Al-Faisaly
20
FW
Al-Wehdat
13
CM
Al-Faisaly
⚠️ No major injuries reported
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Algeria

4-3-3 · Coach: Vladimir Petković · Squad Profile →
Manager
Vladimir Petković
Known for a fluid three-at-the-back system with aggressive wing-backs
1
GK
ES Sétif
2
CB
Villarreal
4
CB
Al-Shabab
5
LB
Borussia Dortmund
3
RB
Nice
6
CM
Al-Gharafa
8
CM
AC Milan
10
RW
Al-Ahli
7
LW
West Ham
9
FW
Coritiba
11
LW
Al-Gharafa
Substitutes Bench
14
AM
Al-Ittihad
12
GK
Metz
15
FW
Rennes
20
RW
Lille
13
AM
Eintracht Frankfurt
⚠️ No major injuries reported

Jordan vs Algeria — Historic Context & Meeting Record

World Cup pedigree, confederation background, and what this fixture means for both nations.

Algeria lead the all-time series 1-1-0 across 2 senior international meetings.
DateCompetitionVenueResult
29 Sept 1974Kuneitra CupDamascus, SyriaAlgeria 6–0 Jordan
30 May 2004FriendlyAnnaba, AlgeriaAlgeria 1–1 Jordan
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Jordan

ConfederationAsian Football Confederation
World Cup Apps1
Best ResultDebut tournament
QualificationAFC third round winners
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Algeria

ConfederationConfederation of African Football
World Cup Apps4
Best ResultRound of 16 (2014)
QualificationCAF third round winners

📍 Venue Fact Sheet — Levi's Stadium

Opened2014
SurfaceBermuda grass / Bandera
Capacity68,500
ArchitectHNTB
WC 2026 Matches4
Notable EventsSuper Bowl 50 (2016), Pac-12 Championship Game

Notable Matches at This Venue

YearCompetitionTeamsResult
2016Super Bowl 50Denver Broncos vs Carolina PanthersDenver 24–10 Carolina
2026FIFA World Cup4 matches scheduledTBC
Full venue profile →

Team Form & Recent Outings

How Jordan and Algeria arrive at the World Cup based on their last five competitive fixtures.

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Jordan

WWLDD
2W 2D 1L · 8 GF · 7 GA · 2 CS
Verified data — source: martj42/international_results (results.csv) · updated 2026-03-31
D 2-2
31 Mar 2026 · Friendly · vs Nigeria (N)
D 2-2
27 Mar 2026 · Friendly · vs Costa Rica (N)
L 2-3
18 Dec 2025 · Arab Cup · vs Morocco (N)
W 1-0
15 Dec 2025 · Arab Cup · vs Saudi Arabia (N)
W 1-0
12 Dec 2025 · Arab Cup · vs Iraq (N)
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Algeria

WWLWD
3W 1D 1L · 11 GF · 3 GA · 3 CS
Verified data — source: martj42/international_results (results.csv) · updated 2026-03-31
D 0-0
31 Mar 2026 · Friendly · vs Uruguay (N)
W 7-0
27 Mar 2026 · Friendly · vs Guatemala (N)
L 0-2
10 Jan 2026 · African Cup of Nations · vs Nigeria (N)
W 1-0
6 Jan 2026 · African Cup of Nations · vs DR Congo (N)
W 3-1
31 Dec 2025 · African Cup of Nations · vs Equatorial Guinea (N)

Key Players to Watch

Six individuals who could decide the outcome of Jordan vs Algeria at the FIFA World Cup 2026.

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Jordan

Player to Watch
Yazan Al-Naimat Jordan player profile photo
Yazan Al-Naimat
FW · BSC Young Boys · Age 23
25 caps · 10 goals
Aerial duel winner — 68% success rate

Yazan Al-Naimat has been instrumental in Jordan's qualifying campaign, delivering clutch performances in high-pressure away fixtures. Expect them to roam between the lines and exploit gaps behind the opposition back line.

Hamza Al-Dardour Jordan player profile photo
Hamza Al-Dardour
FW · Al-Faisaly · Age 30
38 caps · 13 goals
Key press trigger in high block system

A mainstay of the Jordan national team with over 26 caps, Hamza Al-Dardour brings leadership and technical quality. Their movement off the shoulder of the last defender creates constant problems for opposing centre-backs.

Oday Dabbagh Jordan player profile photo
Oday Dabbagh
FW · Vitória SC · Age 28
76 caps · 1 goals
Most carries into opposition box

Oday Dabbagh has been instrumental in Jordan's qualifying campaign, delivering clutch performances in high-pressure away fixtures. Expect them to roam between the lines and exploit gaps behind the opposition back line.

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Algeria

Player to Watch
Islam Slimani Algeria player profile photo
Islam Slimani
FW · Coritiba · Age 22
89 caps · 4 goals
Captain — 87 caps of experience

A mainstay of the Algeria national team with over 23 caps, Islam Slimani brings leadership and technical quality. Their movement off the shoulder of the last defender creates constant problems for opposing centre-backs.

Amine Gouiri Algeria player profile photo
Amine Gouiri
FW · Rennes · Age 28
76 caps · 1 goals
Most carries into opposition box

Amine Gouiri has been instrumental in Algeria's qualifying campaign, delivering clutch performances in high-pressure away fixtures. Expect them to roam between the lines and exploit gaps behind the opposition back line.

Houssem Aouar Algeria player profile photo
Houssem Aouar
AM · Al-Ittihad · Age 22
89 caps · 4 goals
Captain — 87 caps of experience

A mainstay of the Algeria national team with over 23 caps, Houssem Aouar brings leadership and technical quality. Their ability to read the game one phase ahead makes them a pivotal figure in Algeria's structure.

Player Ratings

Pre-match player rating index for each expected starter. Official player ratings will update automatically after the match once fixture player stats are available.

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Jordan

4-2-3-1 expected XI

Team Avg 6.84
Attack6.87
Midfield6.94
Defence6.74
GK6.89
Confidence 88% - projection model only. Player ratings will be replaced by verified post-match grades after full time.
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Algeria

4-3-3 expected XI

Team Avg 6.88
Attack6.93
Midfield6.91
Defence6.84
GK6.76
Confidence 88% - projection model only. Player ratings will be replaced by verified post-match grades after full time.

Tactical Analysis

A deep dive into how Hussein Ammouta and Vladimir Petković will set their sides up tactically for this FIFA World Cup 2026 group stage clash.

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Jordan — 4-2-3-1

System Overview

A structured block with a double pivot and a roaming playmaker behind the striker.

Attacking Patterns

Jordan's set-piece threat is significant — they scored 12 goals from corners and free-kicks in qualifying.

Defensive Shape

Jordan drops into a mid-block when leading, compressing vertical space between the lines.

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Algeria — 4-3-3

System Overview

A balanced system with width from full-backs and a single pivot shielding the back four.

Attacking Patterns

Jordan favours quick transitions within 5 seconds of winning possession — a direct counter-attacking style.

Defensive Shape

Algeria uses a high press triggered by opposition goalkeeper touches, forcing long clearances.

Key Tactical Battle to Watch

The decisive tactical battle will be Jordan's three-man defence against Algeria's wing-back system. If Hussein Ammouta can neutralise Algeria's primary creator in central zones, Jordan should control the tempo.

Match Prediction & AI Forecast

Data-driven outlook for Jordan vs Algeria based on squad depth, recent form, and historical head-to-head trends.

AI Forecast
FavouriteEither side (very close)
Confidence52%
Likely Scorelines1-1 · 2-1 · 1-2

Factors for Jordan

  • Both sides are evenly matched in FIFA rankings and squad depth
  • Tactical familiarity between Hussein Ammouta and Vladimir Petković from previous encounters

Factors for Algeria

  • Unpredictable World Cup opening-match nerves for both squads
  • VAR and refereeing decisions could heavily influence a tight contest
This forecast is generated by an editorial AI model using squad-depth heuristics and confederation strength indices. It is not a betting tip.
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Tickets & Pricing

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Frequently Asked Questions — Jordan vs Algeria

Who is playing in Jordan vs Algeria at the FIFA World Cup 2026?

Jordan face Algeria on June 19, 2026 at Levi's Stadium. The match features Jordan's 4-2-3-1 system under head coach Hussein Ammouta against Algeria's 4-3-3 shape managed by Vladimir Petković.

What time does Jordan vs Algeria kick off?

Kick-off is scheduled for the local match time shown above. Check your local broadcaster for timezone conversion. FIFA recommends arriving at the stadium at least 90 minutes before kick-off.

Where is Jordan vs Algeria being played?

The match takes place at Levi's Stadium in San Francisco, USA. The stadium has a capacity of 68,500 spectators.

How to buy FIFA World Cup 2026 tickets for Jordan vs Algeria?

Tickets are available through the official FIFA Ticketing portal at fifa.com/tickets. Categories range from $60 (Category 3) to $450+ (Hospitality). Create a FIFA ID and select your preferred seating tier during the sales phase.

What formation will Jordan and Algeria use?

Jordan typically line up in a 4-2-3-1 formation under Hussein Ammouta, while Algeria favour a 4-3-3 system with Vladimir Petković. Expected lineups are listed in the team sheets above.

Who are the key players to watch in Jordan vs Algeria?

For Jordan, watch Yazeed Abulaila in attack. For Algeria, Raïs M'Bolhi leads the line. Both teams rely on experienced midfield engines to control tempo.

What TV channel is broadcasting Jordan vs Algeria?

Broadcast rights for the FIFA World Cup 2026 are held by Fox Sports (USA), TelevisaUnivision (Mexico), TSN (Canada), BBC/ITV (UK), ARD/ZDF (Germany), and beIN Sports (Middle East). Check your local listings for the exact channel in your territory.

Has Jordan ever reached the World Cup knockout stage?

Jordan have reached the knockout rounds in some tournaments, with their best ever finish being Debut tournament.

Has Algeria ever reached the World Cup knockout stage?

Algeria have reached the knockout rounds in some tournaments, with their best ever finish being Round of 16 (2014).

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