Bayer Leverkusen midfielder Ibrahim Maza has maintained his starting position for Algeria in their second Group J match of the 2026 World Cup against Jordan. Manager Vladimir Petković has opted to keep faith in the Bundesliga-based talent following the team’s challenging opening match against Argentina.
Maza joins fellow Bundesliga players Ramy Bensebaini and Farès Chaïbi in the starting XI as Algeria looks to secure their first points of the tournament. The team enters the fixture under pressure after a defeat to Argentina on matchday one, while Jordan is also seeking a response following an initial loss to Austria. According to official team sheets, Maza is positioned in a midfield trio alongside Hichem Boudaoui and Ramiz Zerrouki, tasked with supporting a front line led by Riyad Mahrez and Amine Gouiri.
The match is vital for Algeria’s progression hopes, as Argentina has already secured a spot in the Round of 32. While Wolfsburg’s Mohamed Amoura is sidelined due to injury, the Algerian squad remains focused on overcoming a Jordan side that features Rennes’ Musa Al-Tamari as their primary European-based threat.