Jordan vs Algeria - World Cup

When Jordan and Algeria clash at the home ground on June 23, 2026, the stakes extend well beyond a single result — this is a World Cup fixture that carries real weight for both clubs. Anderson was pointing out that City had held the whip hand in this fixture "for as long as I've known", which isn't exactly inaccurate but will also fan the flames ahead of Sunday's Old Trafford showdown.

Both Jordan and Algeria will be eager to build momentum when they meet in World Cup. The hosts will be looking to find their rhythm and put a run of results together. Algeria's away form is hard to read, but they will arrive with the belief that they can trouble their hosts. In his latest column, Paul Merson predicts the 2026/27 Premier League season at both ends of the table.

Tactically, the contest promises a fascinating contrast. Jordan will look to impose their style on home soil, while Algeria are likely to have ideas of their own about how to gain the upper hand. Tottenham have changed their approach and are spending big on players who already know the Premier League.

Game-changers are scattered across both line-ups, and the contest may well be decided by which side's match-winners deliver on the day. Discipline at the back and sharpness in front of goal will likely tilt the balance one way or the other. Carlos Baleba looks to be staying with Brighton(Image: PA) Manchester United are unlikely to pursue Carlos Baleba any further this summer as a result of the Brighton midfielder picking up an ankle ligament injury.

Without the market to lean on, the contest feels genuinely open — and the outcome may come down to which side handles the occasion better. With the sides so closely matched, a 1-1 stalemate looks the most likely way this one ends. The result at the home ground could resonate well beyond matchday in the World Cup picture. The Spaniard heading to Barca all but rules out a midfield departure from the Bernabeu and thus United will likely have to look elsewhere.