World Cup 20262026

Jordan

Jordan looks most dangerous in transition and after halftime changes, but late defensive strain and set-piece concessions remain clear risks.

Based on 3 reviewed matches through Jun 28, 2026.

What we keep seeing

Post-halftime spark

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Jordan's best attacking burst came immediately after halftime changes, when Mousa Tamari entered, scored, and helped lift the team to 0.64 xG in minutes 46-60.

Late-phase stress

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Austria's late pressure grew sharply after the 75th minute, and that phase coincided with Jordan's defensive breakdown, including an own goal and a stoppage-time penalty sequence.

Corner situations swung it

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Algeria's two second-half goals came from corner situations, making set pieces a decisive late scoring route.

Low-possession threat

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Jordan matched Austria's 11 shots despite much less possession and passing, and its main threat came through transition.

Strengths

Transition kept them level

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Jordan matched Austria's 11 shots despite much less possession and passing, and Ali Olwan's fast-break equalizer captured the transition route.

Halftime changes lifted output

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Jordan's best attacking burst came immediately after halftime changes, when Mousa Tamari entered, scored, and helped lift the team to 0.64 xG in minutes 46-60.

Weaknesses

Late strain after 75'

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Austria's late pressure grew sharply after the 75th minute, and that phase coincided with Jordan's defensive breakdown, including an own goal and a stoppage-time penalty sequence.

Corner routes hurt them

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Algeria's two second-half goals came from corner situations, showing that set pieces became a decisive late scoring route.

Opponent plan

Deny

We do not have enough reviewed evidence to suggest this yet.

Attack

Test late phases and restart defending.

Avoid

We do not have enough reviewed evidence to suggest this yet.

Player spine

  • Mousa Tamari

    Finishing Threat

    He entered at halftime, scored, and helped lift Jordan to 0.64 xG in minutes 46-60.

  • Ali Olwan

    Finishing Threat

    He provided Jordan's fast-break equalizer and fit the team's transition threat.

Game evidence

Jun 23, 2026 · World Cup 2026 · Algeria · 1-2

Algeria's Control Plan Was Patient. Its Execution Was Not.