Group Stage · Group J

Jordan vs Algeria

Tuesday, June 23, 2026 · 03:00 UTC · Levi's Stadium, San Francisco

JOR

Jordan

The Nashama
FIFA Ranking#87
CoachHussein Ammouta
Key PlayerYazan Al-Naimat
WC Appearances1
Best FinishDebut
ExpectationsUnderdog

Jordan make their historic World Cup debut after a remarkable AFC qualifying campaign. The Nashama will be massive underdogs against Argentina but will give everything for their nation.

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ALG

Algeria

Desert Foxes
FIFA Ranking#37
CoachVladimir Petkovic
Key PlayerRiyad Mahrez
WC Appearances5
Best FinishRound of 16 (2014)
ExpectationsCompetitive

AFCON 2019 champions Algeria return to the World Cup with a blend of experience and youth. The Desert Foxes are disciplined and technically proficient.

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Head-to-Head Comparison

JordanFIFA RankingAlgeria
#87 - #37
JordanWC AppearancesAlgeria
1 - 5

Group J Context

Can Messi lead La Albiceleste to back-to-back titles? Austria's rise makes this group more interesting than it looks.

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Venue

Levi's Stadium

Santa Clara, CA, USA · Capacity: 68,500

Silicon Valley's stadium is one of the most high-tech in the world. The Bay Area provides perfect weather for June/July matches.

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