Algeria rally late to knock Jordan out of World Cup 2026
Summary
Algeria defeated Jordan 2-1 in a World Cup 2026 group match, eliminating Jordan from the tournament. Algeria scored two second-half goals from Nadhir Benbouali and Amine Gouiri to come back after Jordan took the lead in the first half.Key Facts
- Jordan scored first with Nizar Al-Rashdan’s goal in the 36th minute.
- Algeria’s Nadhir Benbouali scored a header in the 69th minute to equalize.
- Amine Gouiri scored the winning goal eight minutes before the end of the match.
- Algeria’s win puts them level with Austria on three points in Group J.
- Defending champions Argentina have already qualified for the knockout stage.
- Algeria coach Vladimir Petkovic started Riyad Mahrez, who helped create chances.
- Algeria will next face Austria in a match with historical significance from 1982.
- Jordan will play Argentina next; Lionel Messi has scored all five of Argentina’s goals so far.
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