Algeria rallies for 2-1 victory against Jordan at World Cup
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 23, 2026, 5:53 AM
Last updated Jun 23, 2026
Algeria secured a 2-1 comeback win against Jordan in their Group J World Cup match at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California, on June 23. After falling behind in the first half to a goal from Nizar Al-Rishan, Algeria responded with goals from Nadhir Berbouali in the 69th minute and Amine Gouiri in the 82nd minute. This victory keeps Algeria's hopes alive in the tournament, but they now face a crucial match against Austria, who previously won against Jordan. Midfielder Ibrahim Maza emphasized the team's belief and determination in their performance, earning him Man of the Match honors.
- •Algeria recovered from a 1-0 deficit to win 2-1.
- •Nizar Al-Rishan scored first for Jordan in the 36th minute.
- •Nadhir Berbouali and Amine Gouiri scored for Algeria.
- •The match took place at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California.
- •Algeria's next match is against Austria.
- 5:53 AMYahoo Sports — Algeria rallies for 2-1 win to keep World Cup hopes alive
"A pair of second-half goals provided the spark needed to defeat Jordan.
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