Salami Before Facing Algeria: We Want to Win Against Our Brothers Despite the Disappointment of the Start

The coach of the Jordanian national team, Moroccan Jamal Sellami, affirmed that facing the Algerian national team in the second round of the 2026 World Cup group stage will be a strong test for both teams, especially after they suffered defeats in the opening round. He noted that despite its drawbacks, the previous performance can be built upon.

Al-Salami said that the Jordanian team was capable of delivering a better performance in the first match, but he believes that what happened could provide the players with important lessons before facing Algeria, emphasizing that psychological preparation will be a decisive factor in this encounter.

He added that the Algerian national team has players with high quality and distinctive individual abilities, but he also emphasized that the match has a special character because it brings together "Arab brothers," while stressing that each side will enter with the aim of achieving victory without any prior calculations.

This encounter comes at a time when both teams are seeking their first victory in the tournament to boost their chances of qualifying, making the match a strong candidate to be one of the standout games of the second round in terms of competitiveness and intensity.