Jordan 1 vs Algeria 2 FIFA World Cup 2026 game on demand: How to watch full match replay and highlights

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World Cup - Game Week 2

22 Jun 2026 - 23:00

Levi's Stadium

Today's game between Jordan and Algeria will kick-off at 23 Jun 2026, 04:00.

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First Half Talking Points

• The Breakthrough: Jordan's Nizar Al-Rashdan found the back of the net in the 36th minute, capitalizing on a competitive start to give the World Cup debutants a historic lead.
• Algeria's Frustration: Algeria dominated spells of possession and tested Yazeed Abulaila through Riyad Mahrez, but failed to find a clinical finish. Midfielder Ramiz Zerrouki picked up a yellow card in the 44th minute as tension mounted before the whistle.
• Attendance & Venue: The match is being played at the San Francisco Bay Area Stadium (Levi's Stadium) in Santa Clara, California. While exact halftime figures are pending, a highly energetic crowd of international and local fans has filled the stadium for this critical Group J survival fixture.

Team Changes & Tactical Substitutions

• Confirmed Changes: None at halftime. Both managers have kept their starting elevens intact through the opening 45 minutes.
• Potential Second-Half Subs:
• • Jordan: With defender Abdallah Nasib carrying knocks from Matchday 1, Mohammad Abu Hashish or Saed Al-Rosan could be called upon if his condition flares up.
  • Algeria: Coach Vladimir Petković will likely look to spark his offense. High-profile midfielder Houssem Aouar and forward Anis Hadj Moussa are primary candidates to inject creativity into the second half.

Group J Standings (As It Stands at Halftime)

Team news & squads

Jordan vs Algeria lineups

3-4-2-1

Jordan

JOR

Formation

Algeria

ALG

4-2-3-1

Y. Yazeed AbulailaA. NasibY. Al-ArabH. Abu DahabN. Al-RawabdehE. HaddadN. Al RashdanA. OlwanM. Abu TahaM. Al MardiM. TamariL. ZidaneR. BelghaliR. BensebainiA. MandiR. Ait NouriH. BoudaouiR. MahrezF. ChaibiR. ZerroukiI. MazaA. Gouiri

Algeria

ALG

3-4-2-1

JORALG

Starting XI

• 1

  Y. Yazeed Abulaila

  6.8
  23

  L. Zidane

  7.3
• 3

  A. Nasib

  6.1
  17

  R. Belghali

  6.9
• 5

  Y. Al-Arab

  6.0
  21

  R. Bensebaini

  7.3
• 4

  H. Abu Dahab

  S. Obaid 90'

  5.8
  2

  A. Mandi

  7.0
• 8

  N. Al-Rawabdeh

  6.2
  15

  R. Ait Nouri

  J. Hadjam 85'

  7.1
• 23

  CE. Haddad

  6.2
  14

  H. Boudaoui

  N. Benbouali 46'

  6.0
• 21

  N. Al Rashdan

  7.2
  7

  CR. Mahrez

  A. Hadj Moussa 76'

  7.0
• 9

  A. Olwan

  M. Abuzraiq 90'

  6.1
  10

  F. Chaibi

  7.1
• 20

  M. Abu Taha

  M. Abu Hasheesh 84'

  6.8
  6

  R. Zerrouki

  N. Bentaleb 46'

  5.4
• 13

  M. Al Mardi

  O. Fakhouri 76'

  6.6
  22

  I. Maza

  7.1
• 10

  M. Tamari

  A. Al-Azaizeh 84'

  6.6
  9

  A. Gouiri

  Z. Belaid 85'

  7.7

Substitutes

• 12

  N. Bani Attiah
  11

  A. Hadj Moussa

  R. Mahrez 76'

  6.5
• 22

  A. Al Fakhouri
  19

  N. Bentaleb

  R. Zerrouki 46'

  6.6
• 17

  S. Obaid

  H. Abu Dahab 90'

  6.0
  26

  S. Chergui
• 2

  M. Abu Hasheesh

  M. Abu Taha 84'

  6.1
  4

  M. Tougai
• 18

  M. Abu Ghoush
  1

  M. Mastil
• 6

  A. Jamous
  13

  J. Hadjam

  R. Ait Nouri 85'

  6.0
• 26

  A. Badawi
  5

  Z. Belaid

  A. Gouiri 85'

  6.0
• 19

  S. Al-Rosan
  8

  H. Aouar
• 16

  M. Abualnadi
  3

  A. Abada
• 7

  M. Abuzraiq

  A. Olwan 90'

  6.0
  12

  N. Benbouali

  H. Boudaoui 46'

  7.2
• 15

  I. Saadeh
  16

  O. Benbot
• 11

  O. Fakhouri

  M. Al Mardi 76'

  5.7
  24

  Y. Titraoui
• 14

  R. Ayed
  20

  A. Boulbina
• 25

  M. Al-Daoud
  25

  F. Ghedjemis
• 24

  A. Al-Azaizeh

  M. Tamari 84'

  6.0

Manager

• J. Sellami

• V. Petkovic

Jordan coach Jamal Sellami has no injury or suspension concerns heading into this match, giving him a full squad to select from. His projected XI includes goalkeeper Yazeed Abulaila behind a back three of Saed Al-Rosan, Yazan Abu Al-Arab, and Mo Abualnadi, with Noor Al-Rawabdeh and Ehsan Haddad as wing-backs. Nizar Al Rashdan and Mohannad Abu Taha sit in central midfield, while Mousa Tamari, Ali Iyad Olwan, and Odeh Fakhouri form the attacking line.

Algeria boss Vladimir Petkovic also has no confirmed injury or suspension issues to contend with. His projected XI sees Luca Zidane in goal, with a back four of Rafik Belghali, Aissa Mandi, Ramy Bensebaini, and Rayan Ait Nouri. Hicham Boudaoui, Ibrahim Maza, and Ramiz Zerrouki are set to start in midfield, with Riyad Mahrez, Fares Chaibi, and Mohamed Amoura leading the attack. Updates will be added closer to kick-off if anything changes.

Confirmed Jordan Kit (Home)

As the designated home team for this fixture, Jordan will take the pitch at Levi's Stadium wearing their primary kit designed by Kelme.

• Shirt: A clean white base that pays tribute to their cultural heritage. The standout feature is on the sleeves, which are covered in a distinct red diamond pattern directly inspired by the keffiyeh (the traditional Arabic scarf representing national pride).
• Shorts & Socks: Solid white with subtle red accents, completing a sharp, monochromatic look.

Confirmed Algeria Kit (Away)

Playing this match as the away side, the "Desert Foxes" will bypass their cream-colored home jersey and wear their alternative Adidas strip, heavily drawing from the colors of their national flag.

• Shirt: Predominantly standard green through the torso, contrasting with dark green sleeves. It features the signature Adidas three-stripes on the shoulders and decorative trim in red, with the country name written in Arabic calligraphy on the back of the neck.
• Special Detail: The chest features the historic Algerian flag crest instead of the standard football federation logo, a patriotic throwback element restored for this tournament.
• Shorts & Socks: Dark green to match the sleeves, maintaining a unified dark aesthetic.

Group J Scenarios

With Argentina and Austria sitting on 3 points each, this is a de facto elimination bracket game.

• If Jordan or Algeria Wins: The winner moves to 3 points, drawing level with Austria/Argentina (depending on other results) and keeping their Round of 32 knockout hopes safely in their own hands ahead of Matchday 3.
• If they Draw: Both teams move to 1 point. While technically alive, they would require massive upset wins on Matchday 3 (Jordan vs. Argentina and Algeria vs. Austria) alongside favorable goal-differential swings to progress.
• If Jordan or Algeria loses: A second consecutive loss leaves the defeated team on 0 points, putting them on the brink of mathematical elimination from the tournament.

Weather

Clear and optimal conditions under the lights are expected in Santa Clara, providing a fast-moving, clean playing surface for both squads.

Form

JOR - Form

AllHome

D2-2

D2-2

L4-1

L2-0

L3-1

Goal Scored (Conceded)

6/13

Games over 2.5 goals

4/5

Both teams scored

4/5

ALG - Form

AllAway

W7-0

D0-0

W0-1

W0-4

L3-0

Goal Scored (Conceded)

12/3

Games over 2.5 goals

3/5

Both teams scored

0/5

Jordan head into this match without a win in their last five outings, recording two draws and three defeats. Their most recent result was a 3-1 loss to Austria in their World Cup opener on June 17. Earlier in that run, they drew 2-2 with both Nigeria and Costa Rica in March, though they also conceded four in a 4-1 defeat to Switzerland and lost 2-0 to Colombia. Across those five matches, Jordan scored seven goals and conceded thirteen.

Algeria's recent form presents a sharper picture, with three wins, one draw, and one defeat across their last five games. Their only reverse in that stretch was the 3-0 opening loss to Argentina on June 17. Before the tournament, they beat Bolivia 4-0 and defeated the Netherlands 1-0, while also drawing 0-0 with Uruguay. A 7-0 demolition of Guatemala in March rounds out a sequence in which Algeria scored twelve goals and conceded three.

Head-to-Head Record

Head to Head

Draw

0

1

0

30 May

Friendlies

Algeria

ALG

1

Jordan

JOR

1

FT

1Goals Scored1

Games over 2.5 goals0/1

Both teams scored1/1

The head-to-head record between these two nations is extremely limited. The only meeting recorded in the available dataset ended 1-1, a friendly played on May 30, 2004, in Annaba, Algeria. Tuesday's World Cup group stage fixture represents their first competitive encounter.

Standings

Grp. J

Form

#		P	W	D	L	F	A	+/-	PTS	Form
1	ArgentinaARG	3	3	0	0	8	1	+7	9	W W W
2	AustriaAUT	3	1	1	1	6	6	0	4	D L W
3	AlgeriaALG	3	1	1	1	5	7	-2	4	D W L
4	JordanJOR	3	0	0	3	3	8	-5	0	L L L

Qualification to next stage

Possible Qualification to next stage

In Group J, Jordan sit third and Algeria fourth ahead of this second round of fixtures.