CdM 2026: Aouar, "We have to give more than 100%!" (video)

On the eve of the crucial match against Jordan in the 2026 World Cup, Houssem Aouar delivered a message filled with clarity and determination. The Algerian midfielder believes that the Greens must show a completely different face after their defeat on the first day against Argentina.

In the mixed zone, the Algerian player emphasized the essential ingredients needed to hope for three points. "We want to approach this match with a lot of desire, ambition, and humility. It's important to win. We will have to give more than 100%. World Cup matches are always complicated, and we will try to live up to our status," he stated.

Aouar also expects a particularly difficult opposition against a Jordanian team that he considers very competitive. "Jordan is a very solid team that moves forward very quickly. In the World Cup, all matches are complicated, and all teams play with a lot of desire," he highlighted.

Even though he acknowledges the importance of this match, the Algerian midfielder prefers to avoid hasty conclusions regarding qualification. "The next match will be very important. We want to win the three points. I don't know if it will be a decisive match for qualification. We will see after the group matches," explained the former Lyon player.

Reflecting on the defeat against Argentina, Aouar revealed that the group underwent a deep self-reflection. "After this defeat, we had to look at what didn't work. We looked at ourselves in the mirror. The most important thing now is to forget what happened and focus on the future," he affirmed.

Aware of the expectations surrounding the national team, the player concluded by reminding the importance of the mental aspect. "There are always regrets when you lose a match. We need to analyze what we did less well to improve. Tomorrow, we need to show an impeccable mindset, because in the World Cup, matches are often decided by details."