AT&T Stadium, Arlington, Texas
Kickoff: 7:00 PM CT / 5:00 PM PT / 8:00 PM ET
Group Stage Match
VENUE: AT&T STADIUM
Location: 1 AT&T Way, Arlington, Texas
Capacity: ~80,000 (expandable to 100,000)
Pitch Type: Natural grass overlay on turf
Dimensions: 105m x 68m
Playing Characteristics:
Fast surface
Excellent for technical teams
Indoor climate control eliminates weather impact
AT&T Stadium is one of the most modern venues in the tournament — ideal for high‑tempo football.
WEATHER FORECAST (OUTSIDE THE ROOF)
(Roof expected closed — no on‑pitch impact)
Temperature: 94°F (34°C)
Humidity: 52%
Wind: 10–14 mph from the south
Impact: None — indoor climate control ensures perfect playing conditions
🩺 INJURY REPORT
Jordan
Musa Al-Taamari — ACTIVE (minor thigh tightness, cleared)
Yazan Al-Arab — OUT (knee)
Ali Olwan — ACTIVE
Abdallah Nasib — OUT (ankle)
Algeria
Riyad Mahrez — ACTIVE (fully fit)
Islam Slimani — OUT (hamstring)
Youcef Atal — ACTIVE (match fit)
Houssem Aouar — ACTIVE (minor groin issue, expected to play)
TACTICAL MATCHUP BREAKDOWN
JORDAN — Tactical Overview
Manager: Hussein Ammouta Likely Formation: 4‑2‑3‑1 Style: Compact, counter‑attacking, disciplined defensive block
Strengths
Strong defensive organization
Quick transitions through Al‑Taamari
Dangerous on set pieces
High work rate and physicality
Weaknesses
Limited creativity in central midfield
Struggles against high‑pressing teams
Vulnerable to pace on the wings
ALGERIA — Tactical Overview
Manager: Vladimir Petković Likely Formation: 4‑3‑3 Style: Technical, possession‑oriented, wing‑driven attack
Strengths
Mahrez’s elite chance creation
Strong midfield control (Aouar, Bennacer)
High pressing intensity
Experienced defensive core
Weaknesses
Finishing inconsistency without Slimani
Occasional defensive lapses in transition
Can be frustrated by deep‑lying defenses
TEAM RECORDS & RECENT FORM
Jordan (Last 10 Matches)
Record: 4W – 3D – 3L
Goals: 12 scored / 10 conceded
Trend: Defense solid, attack inconsistent
Notable: Reached AFC Asian Cup Final in 2024 — momentum still present
Algeria (Last 10 Matches)
Record: 6W – 2D – 2L
Goals: 18 scored / 9 conceded
Trend: Attack improving, midfield dominant
Notable: Mahrez involved in 9 of last 12 goals (goals + assists)
📚 SERIES HISTORY
All‑time meetings: 2
Record: Algeria leads 2–0
Goals: Algeria 5, Jordan 1
Last meeting: Algeria 2–1 Jordan (Friendly, 2023)
Algeria has historically controlled this matchup, but Jordan’s defensive structure has improved significantly since their last meeting.
BETTING TRENDS
Jordan Trends
Under has hit in 7 of last 10
Jordan has scored 1 or fewer goals in 6 of last 8
Jordan has conceded first in 5 of last 7 vs top‑50 FIFA teams
Algeria Trends
Under has hit in 6 of last 9
Algeria unbeaten in 7 of last 8 competitive matches
Mahrez anytime scorer has cashed in 5 of last 8
World Cup Venue Trends (AT&T Stadium)
Indoor matches average 2.1 goals
4 of last 5 major‑tournament matches here finished Under 2.5
MATCH ODDS
Jordan + 550
Algeria – 190
Draw + 330
Over 2.5 – 110 Under 2.5 – 115
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Sunday, June 21, 2026








