Algeria comes from behind to defeat Jordan and advance in World Cup

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Last updated Jun 23, 2026

Algeria comes from behind to defeat Jordan and advance in World Cup
Summary

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.

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By the Numbers
  • 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.
Latest Updates
  • 5:45 AMYahoo SportsJordan out of World Cup after Algeria defeat
  • 5:37 AMBBC SportAlgeria complete late turnaround to send Jordan home
  • 5:13 AMThe Guardian SportAmine Gouiri pounces to give Algeria victory and condemn Jordan to early World Cup exit
  • 5:13 AMYahoo SportsAlgeria come from behind to win 2-1, knock Jordan out of World Cup
  • 5:11 AMYahoo SportsAlgeria claim comeback win and eliminate Jordan from World Cup
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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...

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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.

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Algeria fight back to eliminate debutants Jordan from the World Cup and keep their own knockout hopes alive in San Francisco.

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