Jordan vs Algeria

No World Cup debutant has won its opening match since Senegal beat France in 2002.

Jordan and Algeria have never met at a FIFA World Cup. This will be their first World Cup encounter.

Jordan have yet to win a match in 2026, drawing 2 and losing 3 from 5 recent internationals (0W-2D-3L).

Jordan have lost their last 3 international matches, going 0W-0D-3L with 2 goals scored and 9 conceded.

Jordan have won none of their last 6 international matches, going 0W-2D-4L with 8 goals scored and 16 conceded.

Jordan have conceded at least twice in each of their last 6 international matches, going 0W-2D-4L with 8 goals scored and 16 conceded.

Jordan have conceded 13 goals in their last five international matches, compared to just 4 in the five before that.

Jordan stay in San Francisco for this match after also playing their previous group game there.

Algeria travel about 2,420 km from Kansas City to San Francisco for this match, moving 2 hours back.

Algeria can set a new national World Cup record of 4 consecutive World Cup matches unbeaten by avoiding defeat (currently on 3).