Check out the odds for the Algeria vs. Jordan Group J matchup at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Algeria had the impossible task of playing against the defending World Cup champion in its first match of the tournament, ultimately losing to Argentina 3-0. Th

Algeria came from behind to claim a 2-1 victory against Jordan and eliminate the debutants from the World Cup on Monday. Jordan were hopeful to win their first-ever World Cup match after they took the lead in the 36th minute.

A tight and tactical affair unfolded that allowed Algeria to keep its hopes of reaching of World Cup knockout rounds alive.

World Cup debutants Jordan are out of the World Cup after Algeria came from behind to beat them.

SportsLine's Jon Eimer reveals his Algeria vs. Jordan best bets for the FIFA World Cup 2026 match on Monday

George Avelar and his daughter Lily, 4 of San Jose, celebrate with other fans before the FIFA World Cup match between Jordan and Algeria at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif., on Monday, June 22, 2026. (Jane Tyska/Bay Area News Group)

Crucial group points are on the line in a matchup where both sides are in desperate need as we break down our Jordan vs. Algeria picks, odds & expert predictions for Monday, June 22.

Swiss forward Breel Embolo credits Algeria coach Vladimir Petkovic with raising Switzerland’s national team during his seven years at the helm

Algeria waited a long time for its first goal of the World Cup. The North African nation had suffered through a shutout loss to Lionel Messi’s Argentina in the opening game of its first World Cup appearance since 2014 and trailed Jordan by a goal midway through the second half.