India, June 23 -- Jordan vs Algeria, FIFA World Cup 2026 Preview: Approximately one week after suffering opening defeats in the 2026 World Cup, Algeria and tournament debutants Jordan face off at San Francisco Bay Area Stadium this Monday, both hunting for their first win in Group J.

Algeria-favored by analysts to secure a third-place finish-was dismantled by a Lionel Messi-inspired performance in their opener, while Jordan showed significant heart against Austria before ultimately falling 3-1 after conceding two late goals. Though the result was a loss, the performance proved that Al Nashama can compete at this level, having pushed Ralf Rangnick's squad to the limit. Now, the West Asian side remains in Santa Clara, looking to replicate ...