Historic Heights Meet Desert Fox Flair at Levi's Stadium
Line-ups 🇯🇴 JOR 3-4-2-1 🇩🇿 ALG 4-2-3-1
Coach: Jamal Sellami
Starting XI
- 1 Yazeed Abulaila G
- 3 Abdallah Nasib D
- 5 Yazan Al-Arab D
- 4 Husam Ali Mohammad Abudahab D
- 23 Ihsan Haddad M
- 21 Nizar Al-Rashdan M
- 8 Noor Al-Rawabdeh M
- 20 Mohannad Abu Taha M
- 9 Ali Olwan F
- 13 Mahmoud Al-Mardi F
- 10 Mousa Tamari F
Substitutes
- 12 Noureddin Zaid G
- 22 Abdallah Al-Fakhouri G
- 16 Mo Abualnadi D
- 2 Mohammad Ali Hasheesh D
- 17 Salim Obaid D
- 19 Saad Al Rousan D
- 26 Anas Badawi D
- 18 Mohammad Abu Ghoush D
- 6 Amer Jamous M
- 14 Rajaei Ayed M
- 15 Ibrahim Sadeh M
- 25 Mohammad Al-Dawoud M
- 7 Mohammad Abu Zrayq F
- 24 Ali Al Azaizah F
- 11 Odeh Fakhoury F
Coach: Vladimir Petkovic
Starting XI
- 23 Luca Zidane G
- 17 Rafik Belghali D
- 2 Aïssa Mandi D
- 21 Ramy Bensebaini D
- 15 Rayan Aït-Nouri D
- 14 Hicham Boudaoui M
- 6 Ramiz Zerrouki M
- 7 Riyad Mahrez M
- 22 Ibrahim Maza M
- 10 Farès Chaïbi M
- 9 Amine Gouiri F
Substitutes
- 19 Nabil Bentaleb M
- 12 Nadhir Benbouali F
- 1 Melvin Mastil G
- 16 Oussama Benbot G
- 3 Achref Abada D
- 4 Mohamed Amine Tougai D
- 5 Zineddine Belaïd D
- 13 Jaouen Hadjam D
- 26 Samir Chergui D
- 8 Houssem Aouar M
- 24 Yacine Titraoui M
- 11 Anis Hadj Moussa F
- 20 Adil Boulbina F
- 25 Farès Ghedjemis F
Jordan steps onto the world stage at Levi's Stadium carrying the immense pride of a nation making its maiden World Cup appearance. After a grueling qualifying campaign, the Chivalrous under Jamal Sellami now face the daunting challenge of recovering from an opening defeat. Their tactical discipline, built around a robust defensive block, will be pushed to the limit against an Algerian side looking to assert its continental dominance.
Algeria enters this Group J fixture seeking to ignite their tournament campaign after a stuttering start. Under Vladimir Petković, Les Fennecs lean on their superior pedigree and a squad seasoned in high-stakes European football. Expect a tactical chess match where Jordan's counter-attacking speed, led by Musa Al-Taamari, must navigate the technical fluidity and controlled possession that define Algeria's attacking philosophy.
Head to head
These two nations have rarely crossed paths on the senior international stage, making this a fresh encounter in the history of global football. While Algeria boasts a rich World Cup legacy marked by iconic upsets and multiple appearances, Jordan is writing its first chapter in the annals of the tournament, representing a clash between a veteran CAF power and an ambitious AFC debutant.
Players to watch
His dribbling ability and left-footed creativity represent Jordan's most potent threat on the counter.
The veteran captain provides the experience and clinical decision-making needed to unlock deep defensive structures.
As the most-capped player in the squad, his leadership in the center of defense is critical for Algeria's tournament composure.
Fun facts
- This match marks the first time Jordan has ever competed in a FIFA World Cup final tournament.
- Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara serves as the home turf for the NFL's San Francisco 49ers.
- Algeria is often referred to as Les Fennecs, named after the desert fox native to the Sahara.
- Jordan is home to Petra, an archaeological city carved directly into vibrant red sandstone cliffs.
- Algeria is the largest country in Africa by land area, spanning over 2.3 million square kilometers.