Algeria and Jordan face must-win match in FIFA World Cup 2026

Wednesday June 23, 2026

• San Francisco Bay Arena 6am [EAT]

Following match day one defeats, Algeria and Jordan face off in a crucial match that will determine destiny of either in the Fifa World Cup 2026.

The two lock horns at San Francisco Bay Arena aware that defeat will send them packing as either stare at early elimination.

Jordan succumbed to a 3-1 defeat to Austria who face favourites Argentina early on the day but Jordan manager Jamal Sellami says the aim to turn things around.

“We’re expecting a very important and difficult match against our Algerian rivals, who are a strong, exceptional team,” said Jordan manager, Jamal Sellami, at the press conference.

“Our first match meant so much to us, because we made history that day. After that, it was our lack of experience that told,” the 55-year-old added, reflecting on Jordan’s World Cup debut.  

“The initial nerves are gone now. The players feel more comfortable and trust their abilities more. We still have a lot to offer in this tournament.”

His counterpart Petkovic believes both teams are under pressure heaping praise on Jordan’s tactical compactness.

“This match is crucial for both teams, and the pressure is just as intense,” said the 63-year-old. 

“Jordan are a very compact, consistent side that play with real physicality,” Petkovic added, while also stressing: “We have our own strengths. We’ve analysed the opponent and we’re trying to find the right solutions to win this match.

“Algeria haven’t been at a World Cup for 12 years, but we take full responsibility and will do everything we can to put in a strong performance and come away with the win.”

How to watch

All 104 matches will be live on DStv on four dedicated FIFA World Cup Channels in multiple languages. The Channels are FIFA World Cup Central (Channel 222), FIFA World Cup Extra (Channel 223), FIFA World Cup Pass (Channel 225), and FIFA World Cup Swahili (Channel 224).

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