Jordan vs Algeria — World Cup 2026 Group · Matchday 2
Match preview / What to expect
Updated Jun 6, 2026Jordan meet Algeria in Group J, a meeting of a rising Asian side enjoying its first World Cup and a talented North African team brimming with attacking quality.
Jordan, who reached the Asian Cup final in 2024, build around the threat of Mousa Tamari and Ali Olwan, defending diligently and breaking with intent. Vladimir Petkovic's Algeria carry serious firepower, with Mohamed Amoura, Amine Gouiri and the experience of Riyad Mahrez offering a multi-pronged attack.
Algeria's individual quality makes them favourites, but Jordan's organisation and growing confidence mean the Desert Foxes cannot afford to be complacent.
Key storylines
- 01Jordan on the World Cup stage after their run to the 2024 Asian Cup final.
- 02Algeria's attacking depth through Amoura, Gouiri and Mahrez.
- 03Mousa Tamari carrying Jordan's main attacking hopes.
Prediction
Jordan 1-2 Algeria
Projected lineups
Projected XI — not confirmed
Jordan
Formation 4-2-3-1- 1Yazid Abu Layla
- 2Yazan Al Arab
- 3Abdallah Naseeb
- 4Saed Al Rosan
- 5Mohannad Abu Taha
- 6Nizar Al Rashdan
- 7Rajaei Ayed
- 8Noor Al Rawabdeh
- 9Mousa Tamari
- 10A. Azaizeh
- 11Ali Olwan
Algeria
Formation 4-3-3- 1A. Mandi
- 2R. Belghali
- 3R. Bensebaini
- 4M. Tougai
- 5R. Ait-Nouri
- 6N. Bentaleb
- 7H. Boudaoui
- 8H. Aouar
- 9R. Mahrez
- 10A. Gouiri
- 11M. Amoura
Team news
Jordan
- Mousa Tamari is Jordan's standout attacking threat.
- Jordan built on organisation and counter-attacking intent.
Algeria
- Algeria boast multiple attacking options up front.
- Riyad Mahrez brings experience and creativity.
Sources
Preview is editorial. Projected lineups are not confirmed team sheets.
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