Group J Matchday 2. Jordan, at their first ever World Cup, face Algeria, captained by Riyad Mahrez and back at the tournament after their disastrous 2022 group-stage absence under Belmadi. Late-night Santa Clara fixture.
Why: Algeria's squad depth is significantly greater. Mahrez at Al-Ahli (AFC Champions League winner), Ait-Nouri at Manchester City, Gouiri at Marseille, Luca Zidane in goal. Jordan's squad is mostly domestic-based. Implied 59%; reality closer to 68%.
Mahrez has 113 caps and 38 international goals. His Al-Ahli 2025-26 season produced 12 Saudi Pro League goals plus the AFC Champions League title. His dribbling and chip shots from the right wing will trouble Jordan. Anytime price 2.10.
Murjan averages a yellow every 3-4 matches at AFC pace. Tasked with breaking up Algeria's transitions through Mahrez-Gouiri-Ait-Nouri, the foul rate climbs. Anytime Card around 2.30.
The match is at Levi's Stadium, the home of the NFL's San Francisco 49ers. Soccer capacity 70,909.
Levi's hosts six matches at the 2026 World Cup.
Jordan are at their first ever World Cup in 2026.
Jamal Sellami's squad is built around Musa Al-Tamari (Rennes) and Ihsan Haddad.
Something cool: Jordan reached the AFC Asian Cup 2023 final, losing 3-1 to Qatar. The tournament was the breakthrough that turned them from regional underdog into respected international side.
Algeria have qualified for five World Cups (1982, 1986, 2010, 2014, 2026). Their best run was the 2014 Round of 16 (lost to Germany after extra time).
Vladimir Petkovic (Bosnian, ex-Switzerland) took over in February 2024.
Something cool: Algeria's Riyad Mahrez, 35, is captain and the team's primary attacking outlet. Petkovic's squad also includes Luca Zidane, son of Zinedine, as backup goalkeeper. The Real Madrid academy product chose Algeria over France.
Haddad captain since 2024.
Plays for Al-Wehdat in Jordanian Pro League.
Captaining at Jordan's first ever World Cup.
Mahrez captain since 2018. 113 caps, 38 international goals.
Club career: Le Havre to Leicester (2016 Premier League title) to Manchester City to Al-Ahli in Saudi Arabia. AFC Champions League winner 2024-25.
Captaining at his third and possibly last World Cup at age 35.
Jordan drew matchday 1 with Austria 0-0.
Algeria lost matchday 1 to Argentina 1-2 (Gouiri goal).
Based on each side's most recent friendly. Final XIs confirm one hour before kick-off; this page will update.
| Date | Match | Venue | Preview |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Jun | Argentina vs Algeria | Kansas City | Preview → |
| 17 Jun | Austria vs Jordan | Santa Clara | Preview → |
| 22 Jun | Argentina vs Austria | Arlington | Preview → |
| 22 Jun | Jordan vs Algeria | Santa Clara | This page |
| 27 Jun | Algeria vs Austria | Kansas City | Preview → |
| 27 Jun | Jordan vs Argentina | Arlington | Preview → |
All four teams, qualification scenarios and BetBot predictions: See full Group J overview →
Sellami's Jordan 4-4-2 with Murjan deep, Al-Rawabdeh box-to-box, Al-Tamari on the right, Al-Naimat and Tamari as a strike pair.
Petkovic's Algeria 4-3-3 with Bennacer deep, Aouar as the playmaking ten, Mahrez on the right, Bounedjah up top.
Algeria need a win to keep best-third hopes alive after MD1 loss. Jordan's realistic ceiling is also the best-third path.
Monday 22 June 2026 at 23:00 ET (05:00 CEST Tuesday 23 June, 20:00 PT). Levi's Stadium, Santa Clara.
Yes. Their debut at the global stage.
Right winger Riyad Mahrez (Al-Ahli), captain since 2018. 2024-25 AFC Champions League winner.
Son of Zinedine Zidane. The Real Madrid academy product chose Algeria over France and is in the Algeria 2026 World Cup squad as backup goalkeeper.
Their AFC Asian Cup 2023 final appearance (lost 3-1 to Qatar) marked the breakthrough that established them as a credible international side.
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