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Jordan's first-ever World Cup game ended in disappointment against Austria but a meeting with Algeria offers hope of a first-ever win.

Until this year, the closest Jordan came to qualifying for the World Cup finals was in 2014. They fought their way through the byzantine Asian Football Confederation system, including two group stages, with notable home wins against Japan and Australia.

Jordan reached the inter-confederation play-off against Uruguay, with the winner going to Brazil 2014, but it was no contest, as Uruguay swept to a 5-0 aggregate win.

But Mustafa Arqawi, former communications director for the Jordan Football Association, fells their place at the tournament is well overdue.

"In my childhood, I was brought up with the fact that Jordan is a home of football talent," told BBC Sport.

"It was talent that I used to see every day in schoolyards, alleyways and streets.

"Like almost every Jordanian citizen, I grew up with an unequivocal passion and a dream for our national team to compete at the top level."

It has been quite the night already with goals galore... hopefully that trend continues.

Earlier, Lionel Messi scored twice for Argentina to become the World Cup's record top scorer with 17th goal.

Jamal Sellami has made two changes to the Jordan side that lost 3-1 against Austria.

Husam Abu Dahab and Mahmoud Al-Mardi, who both play their domestic football in Jordan, come in for Mohammad Abu Al-Nadi and Odeh Al-Fakhouri.

Algeria boss Vladimir Petkovic has made two changes following a 3-0 defeat against Argentina.

Former Manchester City and Leicester winger Riyad Mahrez comes into the attack for Anis Hadj Moussa, while Ramiz Zerrouki replaces former Tottenham midfielder Nabil Bentaleb.

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Right, it's the final game of a four-game night/morning as we close in on the end of the second round of group fixtures.

Up next is Jordan v Algeria in California.

Both sides lost their opening games and know that this likely is their best opportunity to pick up three points and earn an opportunity to reach the knockout phase.

If you're just waking up or if you've been up through the night... grab a brew and let's get into the build-up.