Jordan vs Algeria 
The pick
Win, draw, and loss probabilities and expected goals are from our team-strength model. The composite averages every source we track for this match — see composite ratings for the full method.
Head to head
Expected shapes: Jordan 3-4-2-1, Algeria 4-3-3.
Ruled out: JOR — Yazan Al-Naimat, Ibrahim Sabra · ALG — Ismael Bennacer, Mohamed Amoura
Jordan Jordan AlgeriaKey players to watch
Algeria Algeria Algeria JordanProjected XIs
Most-likely starting elevens based on recent selections.
Jordan- 1Yazeed Abulaila
- 2Abdallah Nasib
- 19Saed Al Rosan
- 4Husam Abu Al Dahab
- 5Issam Smeeri
- 21Nizar Al Rashdan
- 6Amer Jamous
- 20Mohannad Abu Taha
- 7Mohammad Abu Zraiq
- 10Mahmoud Al Mardi
- 9Ali Olwan
Algeria- 1L Zidane
- 2A Mandi
- 3Z Belaid
- 4R Bensebaini
- 5R Belghali
- 6H Boudaoui
- 7F Chaïbi
- 8R Ait Nouri
- 9H Aouar
- 10I Maza
- 11A Gouiri
Storylines
Jordan World Cup 2026 preview: Players to watch, group matches and squad
Highlights the Jordan vs Algeria match as realistically Jordan's best chance to take a point against the group's second-lowest-ranked side, led by captain Mousa Al-Tamari against Riyad Mahrez's Algeria.
Player ratings are EA Sports FC 26 attributes, used here as a consistent, public proxy for player quality. Squad-level comparisons cover the players we could rate; coverage varies by team.