Zerrouki will strengthen Algeria's midfield in the game against Jordan

The national teams of Jordan and Algeria will play in the second round of the 2026 World Cup in Santa Clara. Jamal Sellami, after the defeat against Austria (1:3), involved in the starting line-up of Abu Dahab in the three central defenders, while Al-Mardi will be placed under the striker. Vladimir Petkovic, against the backdrop of the defeat against Argentina (0:3), used Zerruki in the center of the field from the first minutes. Jordan: Abuleilah - Nasib, Al-Arab, Abu Dahab - Haddad, Er-Rashdan, Er-Rawabde, Abu Taha - Al-Mardi, Olwan - At-Tamari. Substitutes: Bani Attiya, Al-Fahuri, Abu Hashish, Abu An-Nadi, Obaid, Er-Rosan, Badawi, Jamous, Ayed, Saadeh, Abu Gush, Ad-Dawood, Abu Zraik, Fakhuri, Azayzeh. Algeria: Zidane - Belgali, Mandi, Bensebaini, Ait-Nuri - Budaoui, Zerruki, Maza - Mahrez, Guiry, Shaibi. Substitutes: Mastil, Benbut, Abada, Tugai, Belaid, Khajam, Shergi, Auar, Bentaleb, Titraoui, Haj Moussa, Benbuali, Bulbina, Gejemis. The game Jordan — Algeria will start at 06:00 Kyiv time. Follow on media.