Jordan v Algeria · OurXI

★ The storyline

Algeria are up and running

Algeria got the job done, 2–1 against Jordan in the group stage. A good day at the office for ours — exactly the start you want, and the kind of result that makes the next one feel lighter.

Why it matters

Group stage, Group J — points on the line.

Who to watch

Talisman

Mousa Al-Taamari

Jordan

The flying winger who carries Jordan's threat — give him space in transition and he can hurt anyone.

Talisman

Riyad Mahrez

Algeria

The creative heartbeat whose magic could decide whether Algeria's promise turns into something real.

Developing

Jordan are out at the group stage

That's that, then. Jordan are out at the group stage — the maths finally caught up. A disappointing end, but there'll be stories to tell and lessons to take from it.

Developing

Algeria are through to the last 32

Algeria have squeezed through as one of the best third-placed sides. Not the comfortable route — but a place in the last 32 is a place in the last 32, and the knockouts don't care how you got there.

Developing

Swiss Precision Meets Desert Fire in Round of 32

Switzerland arrives at the knockout stage riding a composed qualifying campaign, their clinical finishing and defensive discipline on full display. Algeria, buoyed by Riyad Mahrez's tournament spark, bring attacking intent and momentum into this first-time World Cup meeting. The fixture pits Switzerland's measured, possession-based rhythm against Algeria's unpredictable intensity—a classic clash of methodical North African flair. Everything hinges on who controls the midfield and whether Switzerland's experience can weather Algeria's early onslaught.

Source: FOX Sports

Developing

Algeria bow out

And there it ends. Algeria fall to Switzerland 2–0 in the round of 32, and a summer of following them is over. It stings now — but what a ride it was, and there's no shame in going out swinging.