Jordan vs Algeria prediction 23.06.2026 | World Cup

Jordan prepares for this one on the back of a heartbreaking 3-1 defeat against Austria in their historic tournament debut.

The Chivalrous Ones fought admira­bly to stay level until the final 15 minutes, but the loss extends their recent rough patch to four defeats in their last six outings across all competitions.

Jamal Sellami’s men now desperately need a positive result to keep their knockout stage dreams alive in Group J.

Star forward Ali Olwan, who etched his name in history by scoring Jordan's first-ever World Cup goal on Matchday 1, remains their primary attacking spark plug.

However, the squad faces notable absences, as influential striker Yazan Al-Naimat is sidelined due to a long-term knee injury and promising young forward Ibrahim Sabra was ruled out right before the tournament with torn ankle ligaments.

Algeria enters this one on the back of a tough 3-0 defeat against Argentina in their Group J opener.

The Desert Warriors struggled to handle a vintage Lionel Messi hat-trick, a result that halted a strong four-match unbeaten streak featuring impressive warm-up wins over the Netherlands, Guatemala and Bolivia alongside a draw against Uruguay.

Vladimir Petković’s men desperately need a win to revive their hopes of advancing past the group stage.

Talismanic winger Riyad Mahrez, who spearheaded their qualification campaign with vital goal involvements, remains their key player to spark a turnaround after starting on the bench in the opening match.

However, the squad faces a massive setback in goal, as starting goalkeeper Anthony Mandrea is completely ruled out of the tournament with a serious shoulder injury, forcing backup Luca Zidane to play through a fractured jaw.