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.
- 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
- 5:11 AMYahoo Sports — Algeria claim comeback win and eliminate Jordan from 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.
"Algeria fight back to eliminate debutants Jordan from the World Cup and keep their own knockout hopes alive in San Francisco.
Sources
External links- 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.
- Yahoo SportsJun 23, 2026, 5:11 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.
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