In the second round of the World Cup group stage, Jordan will face Algeria at the San Francisco Bay Stadium. The match kicks off at 11:00 UTCon June 23, 2026, at the San Francisco Bay Area Stadium. The weather is clear with temperatures around 20 to 21 degrees Celsius. Jordan played their first round match at this venue and are more familiar with the conditions.
Regarding the refereeing team, Slovenian referee Slavko Vinčić will take charge. He is 46 years old, an international referee, and officiated two matches at the 2022 World Cup. In 27 matches this season, he has issued 106 yellow cards, 5 red cards, and awarded 11 penalties, averaging a penalty every two-plus matches. The assistant referees are also from Slovenia, with the fourth official and reserve referee from Jamaica and Trinidad and Tobago respectively. In his previous match between Brazil and Morocco, Vinčić showed only 2 yellow cards, suggesting a relatively lenient officiating style may continue in this match.
Jordan head coach Jamal Sellami stated in the pre-match press conference that the team has moved on from the first-round defeat, with players in good spirits and preparations going smoothly. The team has no new injuries after the match against Austria, with all players healthy and participating in normal training. Sellami emphasized that this match is crucial and the team will fully leverage their strengths to fight for victory. Jordan is expected to continue with a 3-4-2-1 formation. Compared to the first round, the positioning of forwards Alwan, Tamari, and Fakhouri has changed, while defender Saeed Rosan replaces Abdullah Nasib in the backline. Goalkeeper Abu Laila leads the team, with other starters including defenders Yazan Al-Arab, Abualnadi, midfielders Fadel, Rashdan, Abu Taha, and Haddad.
Jordan forward Ali Alwan equalized against Austria in the 50th minute of the first round, earning Man of the Match honors and becoming the first player from his country to score in the finals. The 26-year-old striker has scored 9 goals in 13 qualifying matches, making him the team's top scorer. In their debut, Jordan achieved a dribble success rate of 62.5%, the second highest among debut teams in history, with 15 successful dribbles out of 24 attempts, the highest number of successful dribbles by a debut team since 2006. However, Jordan lost 1-3 in the first round, dropping 4 places to 68th in the latest FIFA rankings, with only 37% possession, 11 shots resulting in 1 goal, and three missed chances in the first half.
Algeria head coach Vladimir Petković, after the 0-3 loss to Argentina in the first round, bluntly pointed out defensive vulnerabilities and said he would immediately improve defensive organization. He noted that the team gave opponents too much space and shooting opportunities in key areas and hopes players will increase the tempo. Algeria is expected to adopt a 4-3-3 formation, with veteran Mahrez returning to the frontline. Goalkeeper Lucas Zidane, defenders Aït-Nouri, Bensebaini, Mandi, and Belkadi, midfielders Aouar, Zerrouki, and Mazza, forwards Mahrez, Gouiri, and Chaïbi. Compared to the first round, Mahrez replaces Moussa, while Aouar and Zerrouki replace Bentaleb and Boudaoui.
Algeria captain Mandi completed 100 successful passes in the first round against Argentina, becoming the first African player since 1966 to achieve this in a single match, with a pass success rate of 95.2%. The Algerian Football Federation filed a complaint with FIFA over controversial decisions in the first match but received no public response, and the result stands. Algeria is currently ranked 29th in the FIFA rankings, 39 places above Jordan.
In terms of injuries, Algeria forward Amoura is out due to injury. He has 19 goals and 8 assists in 46 appearances for the national team. Jordan has no injury reports.
Looking at recent form, Jordan has 4 wins, 3 draws, and 3 losses in their last 10 matches, with a lower squad value but Moussa Tamari standing out. Goal data shows Jordan scores 22% of their goals between the 46th and 60th minutes. Algeria has 6 wins, 2 draws, and 2 losses in their last 10 matches, with a clear advantage in total squad value, and only 5% of goals conceded between the 76th and 90th minutes.
In terms of handicaps, the initial line was Algeria -1.25, now adjusted to -1.5, with home team odds at 0.81 and away team at 1.08. European odds: home win 7.2, draw 4.55, away win 1.46. The total goals line is 2.5, with over odds at 0.90 and under at 0.98.
Statistics show Jordan had 1 corner in the first round, while Algeria had 2. Jordan averages 3 corners per match, Algeria 2. Jordan had 8 shots with 4 on target in the first round; Algeria had 17 shots with 8 on target. Jordan had 28% possession, Algeria 72%.
Overall, Algeria has the upper hand in overall strength, but Jordan has home advantage and first-round venue experience, along with efficient dribbling. Algeria's defense has vulnerabilities, and Jordan may pose a threat on the counterattack. However, after lineup adjustments, Algeria's attack is expected to improve, with Mahrez's return enhancing wing play. This match is expected to see Algeria dominate possession, but Jordan's quick counterattacks and set pieces could bring variables.
Risk reminder: Algeria's defensive issues from the first round are not fully resolved, and Jordan's dribbling ability could lead to fouls and set-piece opportunities. Vinčić's lenient officiating style may reduce interruptions, favoring technical teams.
Final Recommendation
- Score：0-3,1-3
- Handicap：Algeria -1.5
- Total：Over 2.5