FIFA World Cup 2026 · Group J · Matchday 2
Jordan vs Algeria
Jordan are at their first ever World Cup. Algeria are at their first since 2014. Both squads enter Matchday 2 with the realization that the Round of 16 path likely runs through this fixture. With Argentina favored to top Group J, the second qualification spot is the realistic target for the other three teams. The match in Santa Clara on Monday night/Tuesday morning likely decides who survives.
- Date
- Monday, June 22, 2026 (late evening) / Tuesday, June 23 (ET early hours)
- Kickoff (USA)
- 11:00 p.m. ET / 8:00 p.m. PT
- Venue
- Levi's Stadium, Santa Clara, California
- Group
- J (Argentina, Algeria, Austria, Jordan)
- Stage
- Group J — Matchday 2
- Capacity
- Approximately 68,500
- Weather note
- Bay Area in late June: pleasant evenings.
Why This Match Matters
For Algeria, this is essentially must-win. For Jordan, this is the chance to write history.
The Stories Driving This Match
The Tactical Battle
Multiple players marking would force Algeria to create elsewhere.
Most likely Jordanian goal.
Decisive.
Key Players to Watch
Historical & Fun Facts
Limited shared history. Jordan and Algeria have not previously met often.
Jordan’s first World Cup. Historic.
Algeria’s 2014 Round of 16. Their most recent World Cup high.
Levi’s Stadium tournament prominence. Multiple high-profile matches.
A late-night kickoff tradition. World Cup classics often produced in late windows.
Fan Experience & Atmosphere
Predicted Lineups
Lineups based on Matchday 1 performances. Late changes possible.
Mousa Tamari scores Jordan’s first ever World Cup goal in an open-play sequence. The Levant celebrates an immortal moment.
Algeria’s midfielder will absorb Jordanian set-piece pressure and start counter-attacks.
Mousa Tamari
Late-night Bay Area football. Group J’s Round of 16 race tightens. Two squads with stories that the World Cup celebrates. The football should be tactical.
Common questions · Jordan vs Algeria
Things people actually ask us.
When is Jordan vs Algeria?
Monday, June 22, 2026 (ET) / late evening PT. Kickoff at 11:00 p.m. ET / 8:00 p.m. PT.
Where can fans in the U.S. watch the match?
FOX Sports (English) and Telemundo (Spanish) are expected to carry coverage.
Where is the match being played?
Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California.
Is this Jordan's first World Cup?
Yes.
Who are Algeria's key players?
Riyad Mahrez, Ismaël Bennacer, Aïssa Mandi, Houssem Aouar.
Which team is favored?
Slight edge to Algeria based on tournament pedigree.
What happens if the match ends in a draw?
Both teams take a point. Group J standings tighten.
Is this a difficult kickoff time for U.S. fans?
East Coast late-night.