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Jordan vs Algeria Match Summary
Competition | World Cup 2026 |
|---|---|
Match Date | Tuesday 23 June 2026 |
Match Time | 04:00 UK time |
Venue (City, Stadium) | San Francisco Bay Area Stadium |
Broadcast (TV / Streaming / Radio / Bookmaker Streaming) | ITV 1, RTE 2 |
Jordan and Algeria meet in a Group J fixture at the 2026 World Cup, with both sides desperate for points after opening-day defeats.
Jordan are appearing at their first-ever senior World Cup and marked the occasion with a historic goal through Ali Olwan, but fell 3-1 to Austria.
Algeria return to the World Cup stage after a 12-year absence but were outclassed 3-0 by Argentina, failing to register a single shot on target.
These two have met just once in senior football since 1988, a 1-1 draw in a 2004 friendly, making this a rare and high-stakes encounter.
Jordan vs Algeria Form
Jordan's form coming into the tournament has been patchy. They won four of their last ten matches but have conceded in each of their last six outings. Ali Olwan remains the key attacking threat, having netted their maiden World Cup goal against Austria and scored a hat-trick in qualifying against Oman.
Algeria were dominant during CAF qualifying, topping their group with eight wins and 24 goals scored. Mohamed Amoura led that charge as the top scorer across the entire African qualification phase. However, they were toothless against Argentina, managing zero shots on target despite holding the majority of possession.
Jordan vs Algeria Lineups & Team News
Injuries & Suspensions
Jordan: No injury concerns reported.
Algeria: No injury concerns reported. All players came through unscathed against Argentina.
Jordan
Jordan are expected to line up in a 3-4-3 formation. With no injury worries, they should name a similar side to the one that faced Austria, with Musa Al-Taamari likely to lead the line alongside Ali Olwan and Odeh Fakhoury.
Algeria
Algeria are expected to deploy a 4-3-3 system. Riyad Mahrez and Fares Chaïbi should flank Amine Gouiri in attack, with Hicham Boudaoui anchoring the midfield. A fully fit squad gives the coaching staff plenty of options.
Jordan vs Algeria Predicted Lineup
Jordan
Formation: 3-4-3 (probable)
Predicted Starting Lineup: Y. Abulaila; A. Nasib, M. A. A. Nadi, Y. A. Arab; M. A. Taha, N. A. Rawabdeh, N. A. Rashdan, E. Haddad; A. Olwan, M. A. Tamari, O. Fakhoury
Algeria
Formation: 4-3-3 (probable)
Predicted Starting Lineup: L. Zidane; R. Aït-Nouri, A. Mandi, R. Bensebaini, R. Belghali; N. Bentaleb, H. Boudaoui, R. Zerrouki; F. Chaïbi, A. Gouiri, R. Mahrez
Jordan vs Algeria Key Stats & Match Facts
Algeria have won seven of their last ten matches across all competitions, with a 70% win rate in that span.
Jordan have failed to keep a clean sheet in six consecutive international fixtures, conceding 13 goals in that run.
Algeria held 52% possession against Argentina but could not register a single shot on target from seven attempts.
The only previous meeting between these two sides was a 1-1 draw in a 2004 international friendly.
Neither team received a yellow or red card in their respective World Cup openers, making Group J's opening round remarkably disciplined.
Jordan vs Algeria Prediction & Best Bets
Our prediction: Algeria 2-1 Jordan. Algeria are the clear favourites with a 61% win probability and a projected total of 2.74 goals. Jordan's leaky defence should give Algeria the openings they need, but the Nashama have enough about them in attack to grab a consolation.
Best Bets
Over 2.5 Goals at 19/20 (Unibet). Given the defensive frailties both sides showed in their opening fixtures, we anticipate this game to have plenty of action, making this an appealing play at close to even money.
Algeria to win at 8/13 (AK Bets). Algeria carry far more quality across the pitch and boast a strong recent record, winning seven of their last ten. They should have too much for a Jordan side who have struggled against top-level opposition.
Jordan vs Algeria Bet Builder
This three-leg bet builder combines Anis Hadj Moussa to be shown a card, Over 2.5 Goals, and Over 4.5 Total Cards for a combined price of 18/1.
Anis Hadj Moussa has been carded in three of his last four outings, making him a strong candidate to land in the referee's notebook in a match where both teams need a result.
Over 2.5 Goals has landed in five of Jordan's last seven matches, and both sides need to attack here, which should open the game up.
Over 4.5 Total Cards has come in during four of Algeria's last five fixtures. With the stakes so high in a must-win encounter, expect plenty of tactical fouls.
At the time of writing, this bet builder pays a best price of 18/1 and is as short as 16/1 elsewhere. That's a difference in potential winnings of £20 from best to worst price.
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Bet builder odds correct at time of publishing.
Jordan vs Algeria Talking Points
The biggest talking point surrounds Algeria's formal complaint to FIFA over the refereeing in their 3-0 loss to Argentina, specifically an unpunished studs-up challenge on captain Aissa Mandi. Whether that rallies the squad or proves a distraction remains to be seen. On the pitch, Jordan's Ali Olwan scored the nation's first-ever World Cup goal against Austria, and he will carry the hopes of an entire country here. For Algeria, the puzzle is clear: they need to turn their possession into shots on target. Holding 52% of the ball against Argentina counted for nothing when they failed to test the keeper once. Both teams sit on zero points, making this effectively a knockout tie for World Cup survival.
Jordan vs Algeria Predictions FAQs
When is the Jordan vs Algeria World Cup game?
The match is scheduled to take place on Tuesday 23 June 2026, with kick-off at 04:00 UK time.
What is the best prediction for Jordan vs Algeria?
Our prediction and betting tips for this World Cup clash can be found in the match preview above, featuring detailed analysis of both teams.
Where can I find Jordan vs Algeria lineups?
Lineups and team news for both Jordan and Algeria will be available in our dedicated lineups section ahead of kick-off.
What are the latest betting odds for Jordan vs Algeria?
The latest betting odds and market selections for this fixture are detailed in our odds section above.
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