Algeria comes from behind to defeat Jordan and advance in World Cup
Yahoo Sports • 2 min read • Latest: Jun 23, 2026, 5:11 AM
Last updated Jun 23, 2026
Algeria secured a 2-1 comeback victory against Jordan on June 23, eliminating the debutants from the World Cup. Jordan initially took the lead in the 36th minute with a goal from Nizar al-Rashdan. However, Algeria equalized in the 69th minute through Nadhir Benbouali's header from a corner delivered by Riyad Mahrez. Amine Gouri scored the winner for Algeria in the 82nd minute, also from a corner situation. Algeria now sits third in Group J with three points, tied with Austria but behind on goal difference. They will face Austria in their final group stage match on June 26.
- •Jordan led the match 1-0 after 36 minutes.
- •Algeria equalized in the 69th minute with a header.
- •Amine Gouri scored the decisive goal in the 82nd minute.
- •Algeria has three points, tied with Austria for second in Group J.
- •Algeria's next match is against Austria on June 26.
- 1:45 PMYahoo Sports — Jordan 1-2 Algeria: Late turnaround sends World Cup debutants out
- 7:56 AMYahoo Sports — Algeria claim comeback win and eliminate Jordan from World Cup
- 5:45 AMYahoo Sports — Jordan out of World Cup after Algeria defeat
- 5:37 AMBBC Sport — Algeria complete late turnaround to send Jordan home
- 5:13 AMThe Guardian Sport — Amine Gouiri pounces to give Algeria victory and condemn Jordan to early World Cup exit
- 5:13 AMYahoo Sports — Algeria come from behind to win 2-1, knock Jordan out of World Cup
"Algeria fought back from a goal down to beat Jordan 2-1, keeping alive their hopes of reaching the World Cup knockout rounds and condemning their opponents to an early exit in Group J. After a long and frustrating struggle to crack open a resolute Jordanian defence, Algeria turned the game around with two goals in the space of 13 second-half minutes from Nadhir Benbouali and Amine Gouiri. Continue reading...
"Algeria came from behind to claim a 2-1 victory against Jordan and eliminate the debutants from the World Cup on Monday. Jordan were hopeful to win their first-ever World Cup match after they took the lead in the 36th minute.
"Standings provided bySofascoreAlgeria came from behind to beat Jordan 2-1 and eliminate the debutants from the World Cup in their second game in Group J at the San Francisco Bay Stadium.Nizar Al Rashd...
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 23, 2026, 1:45 PMJordan 1-2 Algeria: Late turnaround sends World Cup debutants out
Standings provided bySofascoreAlgeria came from behind to beat Jordan 2-1 and eliminate the debutants from the World Cup in their second game in Group J at the San Francisco Bay Stadium.Nizar Al Rashd...
- Yahoo SportsJun 23, 2026, 7:56 AMAlgeria claim comeback win and eliminate Jordan from World Cup
Algeria came from behind to claim a 2-1 victory against Jordan and eliminate the debutants from the World Cup on Monday. Jordan were hopeful to win their first-ever World Cup match after they took the lead in the 36th minute.
- Yahoo SportsJun 23, 2026, 5:45 AMJordan out of World Cup after Algeria defeat
World Cup debutants Jordan are out of the World Cup after Algeria came from behind to beat them.
- BBC SportJun 23, 2026, 5:37 AMAlgeria complete late turnaround to send Jordan home
Algeria fight back to eliminate debutants Jordan from the World Cup and keep their own knockout hopes alive in San Francisco.
- The Guardian SportJun 23, 2026, 5:13 AMAmine Gouiri pounces to give Algeria victory and condemn Jordan to early World Cup exit
Algeria fought back from a goal down to beat Jordan 2-1, keeping alive their hopes of reaching the World Cup knockout rounds and condemning their opponents to an early exit in Group J. After a long and frustrating struggle to crack open a resolute Jordanian defence, Algeria turned the game around with two goals in the space of 13 second-half minutes from Nadhir Benbouali and Amine Gouiri. Continue reading...
- Yahoo SportsJun 23, 2026, 5:13 AMAlgeria come from behind to win 2-1, knock Jordan out of World Cup
Goals from Nadhir Benbouali and Amine Gouiri steered Algeria to a 2-1 win over Jordan in Group J.
- Sky Sports—Algeria earn turnaround win to knock out World Cup debutants Jordan
Debutants Jordan have been knocked out of the World Cup after Algeria’s second-half turnaround 2-1 win kept their group-stage qualification hopes alive.
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