World Cup 2026: Jordan in a 3-4-2-1 against Petkovic’s Algeria 4-3-3
Jordan and Algeria meet in Group J of the 2026 World Cup with both teams seeking their first points after opening defeats.
SUMMARY
For their second match in Group J of the 2026 World Cup, Jordan and Algeria meet on June 23 at 4:00 GMT+1 at Levi’s Stadium. Both teams are looking to bounce back after opening defeats, with Jordan losing 1-3 to Austria and Algeria falling 0-3 against Argentina. This match is crucial for both nations, who currently have no points and are targeting a decisive response to keep their hopes alive in this group stage.
Jordan line up with a three-man defence anchored by Abdallah Nasib, Yazan Al-Arab and Husam Ali Mohammad Abudahab, with a four-man diamond midfield led by Noor Al-Rawabdeh and Nizar Al-Rashdan, supported further forward by Mousa Tamari, Ali Olwan and Mahmoud Al-Mardi, in a 3-4-2-1 tactical setup adopted by head coach Jamal Sellami. This organisation is designed to pack the midfield to counter Algeria’s strength and prioritise quick releases down the wings.
For their part, Vladimir Petkovic’s Fennecs opt for a traditional 4-3-3 with goalkeeper Luca Zidane between the posts. The defensive line features Rafik Belghali, Aïssa Mandi, Ramy Bensebaini and Rayan Aït-Nouri. The midfield trio is made up of Hicham Boudaoui, Ramiz Zerrouki and Ibrahim Maza, while the attack relies on Riyad Mahrez, Amine Gouiri and Farès Chaïbi. Algeria are banking on defensive solidity combined with the technical quality of their midfielders and Mahrez’s attacking creativity in support of Gouiri and Chaïbi.
Jordan lineup analysis
Jordan present a 3-4-2-1 system that will demand significant defensive work from their midfielders and forwards. Yazeed Abu Laila starts in goal, protected by a three-man defence with Abdallah Nasib on the right side, Yazan Al-Arab in the centre and Husam Ali Mohammad Abudahab on the left. The packed midfield will be organised around Noor Al-Rawabdeh on the right, Nizar Al-Rashdan on the left, and Ehsan Haddad and Mohannad Abu Taha in more central roles. Mousa Tamari and Ali Olwan will take up the advanced playmaking roles, supporting the central striker, Mahmoud Al-Mardi.
Head coach Jamal Sellami has chosen this setup to consolidate the middle lines and encourage quick transitions forward. The presence of players such as Noor Al-Rawabdeh and Mousa Tamari underlines the attacking ambition despite a fairly cautious defensive configuration with a back three.
Algeria lineup analysis
Algeria opt for a classic 4-3-3 under Vladimir Petkovic. In defence, Rafik Belghali starts on the right, Aïssa Mandi and Ramy Bensebaini in the centre, and Rayan Aït-Nouri on the left flank. The midfield is structured around Hicham Boudaoui, Ramiz Zerrouki and Ibrahim Maza, balancing defensive cover and attacking support. The attack is led by Riyad Mahrez, Amine Gouiri and Farès Chaïbi, with Mahrez as the right-sided wide playmaker and Gouiri as the central striker.
Petkovic is relying on the experience of his defenders and the creativity of his midfielders to control the middle of the pitch, while giving his wingers considerable freedom to unsettle the opposition defence. The 4-3-3 system allows for a flexible approach, with mobile players capable of adapting to the defensive and attacking phases of the match.
Starting lineups
- 1 Yazeed Abu Laila Goalkeeper
- 3 Abdallah Nasib Defender
- 5 Yazan Al-Arab Defender
- 4 Husam Ali Mohammad Abudahab Defender
- 23 Ehsan Haddad Midfielder
- 21 Nizar Al-Rashdan Midfielder
- 8 Noor Al-Rawabdeh Midfielder
- 20 Mohannad Abu Taha Midfielder
- 13 Mahmoud Al-Mardi Forward
- 9 Ali Olwan Forward
- 10 Mousa Tamari Forward
- 12 Noureddin Zaid
- 22 Abdallah Al-Fakhouri
- 16 Mo Abualnadi
- 2 Mohammad Ali Hasheesh
- 17 Saleem Obaid
- 19 Saad Al Rousan
- 26 Anas Badawi
- 18 Mohammad Abu Ghoush
- 6 Amer Jamous
- 14 Rajaei Ayed
- 15 Ibrahim Sadeh
- 25 Mohammad Al Daoud
- 7 Mohammad Abu Zrayq
- 24 Ali Al Azaizah
- 11 Odeh Fakhoury
- 23 Luca Zidane Goalkeeper
- 17 Rafik Belghali Defender
- 2 Aïssa Mandi Defender
- 21 Ramy Bensebaini Defender
- 15 Rayan Aït-Nouri Defender
- 14 Hicham Boudaoui Midfielder
- 6 Ramiz Zerrouki Midfielder
- 22 Ibrahim Maza Midfielder
- 7 Riyad Mahrez Forward
- 9 Amine Gouiri Forward
- 10 Farès Chaïbi Forward
- 1 Melvin Mastil
- 16 Oussama Benbot
- 3 Achref Abada
- 4 Mohamed Tougai
- 5 Zineddine Belaid
- 13 Jaouen Hadjam
- 26 Samir Sophian Chergui
- 8 Houssem Aouar
- 19 Nabil Bentaleb
- 24 Yassine Titraoui
- 11 Anis Hadj Moussa
- 20 Adil Boulbina
- 12 Ahmed Nadhir Benbouali
- 25 Farès Ghedjemis
AlgeriaLe fil du match s affichera au coup d envoi.
- 8'VAR - F. Chaibi
- 17'But - L. Messi1-0
- 46'Remplacement - G. Montiel (remplace N. Molina)
- 55'Remplacement - L. Martinez (remplace J. Alvarez)
- 55'Remplacement - T. Almada (remplace N. Gonzalez)
- 60'But - L. Messi2-0
- 64'Remplacement - H. Boudaoui (remplace H. Aouar)
- 64'Remplacement - A. Gouiri (remplace M. Amoura)
- 64'Remplacement - A. Hadj Moussa (remplace R. Mahrez)
- 76'But - L. Messi3-0
- 80'Remplacement - L. Messi (remplace N. Paz)
- 80'Remplacement - C. Romero (remplace N. Otamendi)
- 81'Remplacement - N. Bentaleb (remplace A. Boulbina)
- 82'Remplacement - I. Maza (remplace R. Zerrouki)
- 8'But - F. Chaibi0-1
- 23 Emiliano Martínez Goalkeeper
- 4 Gonzalo Montiel Defender
- 13 Cristian Romero Defender
- 6 Lisandro Martínez Defender
- 25 Facundo Medina Defender
- 7 Rodrigo De Paul Midfielder
- 20 Alexis Mac Allister Midfielder
- 24 Enzo Fernández Midfielder
- 16 Thiago Almada Midfielder
- 10 Lionel Messi Forward
- 22 Lautaro Martínez Forward
- 26 Nahuel Molina
- 15 Nicolás González
- 9 Julián Alvarez
- 1 Juan Musso
- 12 Gerónimo Rulli
- 3 Nicolás Tagliafico
- 19 Nicolás Otamendi
- 2 Marcos Senesi
- 5 Leandro Paredes
- 8 Valentín Barco
- 11 Giovani Lo Celso
- 14 Exequiel Palacios
- 17 Giuliano Simeone
- 18 Nico Paz
- 21 José Manuel López
- 23 Luca Zidane Goalkeeper
- 17 Rafik Belghali Defender
- 2 Aïssa Mandi Defender
- 21 Ramy Bensebaini Defender
- 15 Rayan Aït-Nouri Defender
- 14 Hicham Boudaoui Midfielder
- 19 Nabil Bentaleb Midfielder
- 22 Ibrahim Maza Midfielder
- 11 Anis Hadj Moussa Forward
- 9 Amine Gouiri Forward
- 10 Farès Chaïbi Forward
- 8 Houssem Aouar
- 7 Riyad Mahrez
- 18 Mohamed Amoura
- 1 Melvin Mastil
- 16 Oussama Benbot
- 3 Achref Abada
- 4 Mohamed Tougai
- 5 Zineddine Belaid
- 13 Jaouen Hadjam
- 26 Samir Sophian Chergui
- 6 Ramiz Zerrouki
- 24 Yassine Titraoui
- 20 Adil Boulbina
- 12 Ahmed Nadhir Benbouali
- 25 Farès Ghedjemis
- Tirs cadres : Argentina 6 / Algeria 0
- Tirs : Argentina 10 / Algeria 7
- Possession : Argentina 48% / Algeria 52%
- Corners : Argentina 2 / Algeria 2
- Fautes : Argentina 12 / Algeria 7
- Passes : Argentina 561 / Algeria 595
- Precision des passes : Argentina 90% / Algeria 92%
- xG : Argentina 1.23 / Algeria 0.31
- Lionel Messi (Argentina) : note 10, 3 but(s)
- Rodrigo De Paul (Argentina) : note 7.3, 1 passe(s) decisive(s)
- Nicolás González (Argentina) : note 6.9, 1 passe(s) decisive(s)
- Luca Zidane (Algeria) : note 6.2, 3 arret(s)
- Cristian Romero (Argentina) : note 7.3
- Lisandro Martínez (Argentina) : note 7.3
- Aïssa Mandi (Algeria) : note 7.2
- Facundo Medina (Argentina) : note 7
No confirmed absence yet.
- 17/06/2026 Argentina 3-0 Algeria (World Cup)
- 21'But - R. Schmid1-0
- 46'Remplacement - S. Kalajdzic (remplace M. Arnautovic)
- 50'But - A. Olwan1-1
- 59'Remplacement - X. Schlager (remplace C. Chukwuemeka)
- 59'Remplacement - D. Alaba (remplace K. Danso)
- 59'Remplacement - P. Mwene (remplace P. Wanner)
- 67'VAR - M. Arnautovic
- 72'Remplacement - M. Abualnadi (remplace S. Obaid)
- 76'But - Y. Al Arab2-1
- 77'Carton jaune - M. Sabitzer
- 81'Remplacement - A. Nasib (remplace S. Al Rosan)
- 81'Remplacement - E. Haddad (remplace M. Al Mardi)
- 83'Remplacement - R. Schmid (remplace P. Wimmer)
- 88'Remplacement - M. Tamari (remplace M. Al Daoud)
- 89'Remplacement - O. Al Fakhouri (remplace A. Azaizeh)
- 90+12'But - M. Arnautovic3-1
- 67'But - M. Arnautovic2-1
- 1 Alexander Schlager Goalkeeper
- 5 Stefan Posch Defender
- 15 Philipp Lienhart Defender
- 8 David Alaba Defender
- 16 Phillipp Mwene Defender
- 6 Nicolas Seiwald Midfielder
- 4 Xaver Schlager Midfielder
- 18 Romano Schmid Midfielder
- 20 Konrad Laimer Midfielder
- 9 Marcel Sabitzer Midfielder
- 14 Saša Kalajdžić Forward
- 7 Marko Arnautović
- 3 Kevin Danso
- 17 Carney Chukwuemeka
- 24 Paul Wanner
- 12 Florian Wiegele
- 13 Patrick Pentz
- 2 David Affengruber
- 23 Marco Friedl
- 25 Michael Svoboda
- 10 Florian Grillitsch
- 19 Dejan Ljubičić
- 22 Alexander Prass
- 26 Alessandro Schöpf
- 21 Patrick Wimmer
- 11 Michael Gregoritsch
- 1 Yazeed Abu Laila Goalkeeper
- 3 Abdallah Nasib Defender
- 5 Yazan Al-Arab Defender
- 16 Mo Abualnadi Defender
- 23 Ehsan Haddad Midfielder
- 21 Nizar Al-Rashdan Midfielder
- 8 Noor Al-Deen Al Rawabdeh Midfielder
- 20 Mohannad Abu Taha Midfielder
- 11 Odeh Fakhoury Forward
- 9 Ali Olwan Forward
- 10 Mousa Tamari Forward
- 22 Abdallah Al-Fakhouri
- 12 Noureddin Zaid
- 4 Husam Ali Mohammad Abudahab
- 17 Saleem Obaid
- 19 Saad Al Rousan
- 26 Anas Badawi
- 18 Mohammad Abu Ghoush
- 2 Mohammad Ali Hasheesh
- 6 Amer Jamous
- 14 Rajaei Ayed
- 15 Ibrahim Sadeh
- 25 Mohammad Al Daoud
- 7 Mohammad Abu Zrayq
- 13 Mahmoud Al-Mardi
- 24 Ali Al Azaizah
- Tirs cadres : Austria 2 / Jordan 4
- Tirs : Austria 8 / Jordan 10
- Possession : Austria 65% / Jordan 35%
- Corners : Austria 3 / Jordan 3
- Fautes : Austria 10 / Jordan 6
- Cartons jaunes : Austria 1 / Jordan 0
- Passes : Austria 522 / Jordan 280
- Precision des passes : Austria 85% / Jordan 75%
- xG : Austria 0.54 / Jordan 0.51
- Ali Olwan (Jordan) : note 7.9, 1 but(s)
- Romano Schmid (Austria) : note 7.3, 1 but(s)
- Xaver Schlager (Austria) : note 7.2, 1 passe(s) decisive(s)
- Alexander Schlager (Austria) : note 7.5, 3 arret(s)
- Noor Al-Deen Al Rawabdeh (Jordan) : note 6.9, 1 passe(s) decisive(s)
- Mohannad Abu Taha (Jordan) : note 7.3
- Philipp Lienhart (Austria) : note 7.2
- Nicolas Seiwald (Austria) : note 7.2
No confirmed absence yet.
No reliable head-to-head available yet.
- 38'But - L. Messi (passe F. Medina)
- 40'Carton jaune - S. Posch
- 57'Remplacement - C. Romero (remplace N. Otamendi)
- 64'Remplacement - T. Almada (remplace J. Alvarez)
- 65'Remplacement - L. Martinez (remplace N. Gonzalez)
- 67'Remplacement - D. Alaba (remplace M. Friedl)
- 68'Remplacement - S. Posch (remplace A. Prass)
- 68'Remplacement - P. Wanner (remplace M. Arnautovic)
- 76'Carton jaune - F. Medina
- 76'Carton jaune - K. Laimer
- 78'Remplacement - R. Schmid (remplace P. Wimmer)
- 82'Remplacement - R. de Paul (remplace L. Paredes)
- 82'Remplacement - F. Medina (remplace N. Tagliafico)
- 85'Remplacement - M. Gregoritsch (remplace C. Chukwuemeka)
- 90+2'Carton jaune - L. Paredes
- 90+5'But - L. Messi
- 23 Emiliano Martínez Goalkeeper
- 26 Nahuel Molina Defender
- 13 Cristian Romero Defender
- 6 Lisandro Martínez Defender
- 25 Facundo Medina Defender
- 7 Rodrigo De Paul Midfielder
- 20 Alexis Mac Allister Midfielder
- 24 Enzo Fernández Midfielder
- 16 Thiago Almada Midfielder
- 10 Lionel Messi Forward
- 22 Lautaro Martínez Forward
- 19 Nicolás Otamendi
- 15 Nicolás González
- 9 Julián Alvarez
- 1 Juan Musso
- 12 Gerónimo Rulli
- 3 Nicolás Tagliafico
- 2 Marcos Senesi
- 4 Gonzalo Montiel
- 8 Valentín Barco
- 18 Nico Paz
- 5 Leandro Paredes
- 17 Giuliano Simeone
- 11 Giovani Lo Celso
- 14 Exequiel Palacios
- 21 José Manuel López
- 1 Alexander Schlager Goalkeeper
- 5 Stefan Posch Defender
- 3 Kevin Danso Defender
- 8 David Alaba Defender
- 20 Konrad Laimer Defender
- 6 Nicolas Seiwald Midfielder
- 4 Xaver Schlager Midfielder
- 18 Romano Schmid Midfielder
- 24 Paul Wanner Midfielder
- 9 Marcel Sabitzer Midfielder
- 11 Michael Gregoritsch Forward
- 13 Patrick Pentz
- 12 Florian Wiegele
- 2 David Affengruber
- 23 Marco Friedl
- 25 Michael Svoboda
- 15 Philipp Lienhart
- 22 Alexander Prass
- 19 Dejan Ljubičić
- 21 Patrick Wimmer
- 10 Florian Grillitsch
- 17 Carney Chukwuemeka
- 26 Alessandro Schöpf
- 16 Phillipp Mwene
- 14 Saša Kalajdžić
- 7 Marko Arnautović
- Tirs cadres : Argentina 2 / Austria 1
- Tirs : Argentina 6 / Austria 5
- Possession : Argentina 57% / Austria 43%
- Corners : Argentina 1 / Austria 2
- Fautes : Argentina 10 / Austria 10
- Cartons jaunes : Argentina 1 / Austria 2
- Passes : Argentina 498 / Austria 377
- Precision des passes : Argentina 89% / Austria 84%
- xG : Argentina 1.36 / Austria 0.41
- Lionel Messi (Argentina) : note 7.5, 1 but(s)
- Facundo Medina (Argentina) : note 7, 1 passe(s) decisive(s), 1 carton(s) jaune(s)
- David Alaba (Austria) : note 7.9
- Emiliano Martínez (Argentina) : note 6.7, 1 arret(s)
- Lautaro Martínez (Argentina) : note 7.2
- Enzo Fernández (Argentina) : note 7
- Cristian Romero (Argentina) : note 6.9
- Lisandro Martínez (Argentina) : note 6.9
No confirmed absence yet.
No reliable head-to-head available yet.
Le fil du match s affichera au coup d envoi.
- 1 Yazeed Abu Laila Goalkeeper
- 3 Abdallah Nasib Defender
- 5 Yazan Al-Arab Defender
- 4 Husam Ali Mohammad Abudahab Defender
- 23 Ehsan Haddad Midfielder
- 21 Nizar Al-Rashdan Midfielder
- 8 Noor Al-Rawabdeh Midfielder
- 20 Mohannad Abu Taha Midfielder
- 13 Mahmoud Al-Mardi Forward
- 9 Ali Olwan Forward
- 10 Mousa Tamari Forward
- 12 Noureddin Zaid
- 22 Abdallah Al-Fakhouri
- 16 Mo Abualnadi
- 2 Mohammad Ali Hasheesh
- 17 Saleem Obaid
- 19 Saad Al Rousan
- 26 Anas Badawi
- 18 Mohammad Abu Ghoush
- 6 Amer Jamous
- 14 Rajaei Ayed
- 15 Ibrahim Sadeh
- 25 Mohammad Al Daoud
- 7 Mohammad Abu Zrayq
- 24 Ali Al Azaizah
- 11 Odeh Fakhoury
- 23 Luca Zidane Goalkeeper
- 17 Rafik Belghali Defender
- 2 Aïssa Mandi Defender
- 21 Ramy Bensebaini Defender
- 15 Rayan Aït-Nouri Defender
- 14 Hicham Boudaoui Midfielder
- 6 Ramiz Zerrouki Midfielder
- 22 Ibrahim Maza Midfielder
- 7 Riyad Mahrez Forward
- 9 Amine Gouiri Forward
- 10 Farès Chaïbi Forward
- 1 Melvin Mastil
- 16 Oussama Benbot
- 3 Achref Abada
- 4 Mohamed Tougai
- 5 Zineddine Belaid
- 13 Jaouen Hadjam
- 26 Samir Sophian Chergui
- 8 Houssem Aouar
- 19 Nabil Bentaleb
- 24 Yassine Titraoui
- 11 Anis Hadj Moussa
- 20 Adil Boulbina
- 12 Ahmed Nadhir Benbouali
- 25 Farès Ghedjemis
Aucune statistique collective n est encore disponible dans les donnees du match.
Key players will be highlighted during the match.
No confirmed absence yet.
No reliable head-to-head available yet.
Le fil du match s affichera au coup d envoi.
Line-ups will be published before kickoff.
Aucune statistique collective n est encore disponible dans les donnees du match.
Key players will be highlighted during the match.
No confirmed absence yet.
No reliable head-to-head available yet.
Le fil du match s affichera au coup d envoi.
Line-ups will be published before kickoff.
Aucune statistique collective n est encore disponible dans les donnees du match.
Key players will be highlighted during the match.
No confirmed absence yet.
No reliable head-to-head available yet.
| Team | J | G | N | P | BP | BC | Diff | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Argentina | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 5 | 6 |
| Austria | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Jordan | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | -2 | 0 |
| Algeria | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | -3 | 0 |
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