Debut patch is seen on the shirt of a Jordan player during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group J match between Austria and Jordan.
LIVE | Jordan eyes historic World Cup breakthrough against Algeria
Jordan's national football team (Al-Nashama) will take another significant step in its historic FIFA World Cup journey when it faces Algeria in a pivotal Group J encounter on Tuesday.
For the Nashama, the match represents more than just three points. It is an opportunity to keep alive hopes of advancing beyond the group stage in the country's first-ever World Cup appearance.
Jordan enters the match after a 3-1 defeat to Austria in its tournament debut. Despite the setback, head coach Jamal Sellami's side showed flashes of quality and resilience, with the team remaining firmly in contention for qualification.
With defending champions Argentina already securing a place in the knockout rounds after defeating Austria, the battle for the remaining qualification spots in Group J has intensified.
A positive result against Algeria would significantly improve Jordan's chances heading into its final group match against Argentina.
The match is scheduled to kick off at 11:00 PM EDT on Monday (6:00 AM Jordan time on Tuesday).
Group J standings before the match
- Argentina – 6 points
- Austria – 3 points
- Jordan – 0 points
- Algeria – 0 points
Jordan's final group-stage match will be against Argentina, while Algeria will conclude its campaign against Austria.
Kickoff: Jordan-Algeria underway
Action is underway at San Francisco Bay Area Stadium as Jordan face Algeria in a must-win World Cup fixture.
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Jordan’s King Abdullah II, accompanied by Crown Prince Al Hussein, has arrived at the San Francisco Bay Area Stadium to attend the national football team’s match against Algeria in the 2026 World Cup.
VIDEO - Jordanian national team warming up at the San Francisco Bay Area Stadium
Jordanian national team warming up at the San Francisco Bay Area Stadium
VIDEO - Huge Jordanian crowd outside San Francisco Bay Area Stadium
Huge Jordanian crowd outside San Francisco Bay Area Stadium for the match against Algeria
Jordan announce starting lineup for Algeria clash
The official Jordan national team (Al Nashama) lineup for the match against Algeria has been announced. The starting XI includes 11 players who will begin the match, in addition to a list of substitute players.
Goalkeeper: Yazeed Abu Layla (No. 1).
The rest of the starting lineup consists of: Ehsan Haddad (No. 23), who will wear the captain's armband, Abdallah Nasib (No. 3), Yazan Al Arab (No. 5), Hossam Abu Dahab (No. 4), Mohannad Abu Taha (No. 20), Nizar Al Rashdan (No. 21), Noor Al Rawabdeh (No. 8), Mahmoud Al Mardi (No. 13), Ali Olwan (No. 9), and Mousa Al Taamari (No. 10).
The substitutes are: Abdallah Al Fakhouri (No. 22), Noor Bani Atiyah (No. 12), Saad Al Rosan (No. 19), Saleem Obeid (No. 17), Mohammad Abu Al Nadi (No. 16), Mohammad Abu Ghosh (No. 18), Mohammad Abu Hashish (No. 2), Anas Badawi (No. 26), Rajai Ayed (No. 14), Amer Jammous (No. 6), Mohammad Al Daoud (No. 25), Ibrahim Saadeh (No. 15), Ali Azaizeh (No. 24), Mohammad Abu Zreiq (No. 7), and Oudah Al Fakhouri (No. 11).
VIDEO - Thousands of Jordanian fans gather at Roman Theater in Amman for Jordan-Algeria
Thousands of Jordanians arrive at the Roman Theater in Amman’s Downtown for a public screening of Jordan-Algeria World Cup clash - the Nashama’s second match in their first-ever participation in the World Cup.
