RIYADH: An all-Arab encounter brought day 13 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup to a close, with Jordan and Algeria going head-to-head in a Group J clash at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara. After taking the lead shortly before half time, Jordan were unable to hold on after the break, as Algeria capitalized on their opponents’ longstanding struggles defending set pieces to claim a 2-1 victory. Both sides had a statement to make at kick off, with this being a must-win game heading into the final matchday.

SANTA CLARA, California, June 21 : Jordan coach Jamal Sellami said opening night nerves that gripped his players during their World Cup debut had disappeared and backed his side…

The two bottom teams in Group J will lock horns in California.

Both teams aim to bounce back from opening defeats