Algeria rallies to defeat Jordan 2-1 in World Cup match
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 23, 2026, 8:05 AM
Last updated Jun 23, 2026
Algeria secured a comeback win against Jordan, finishing 2-1 in a Group J match at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California, on June 23. After trailing 1-0 at halftime due to Nizar Al Rashdan's first-half goal for Jordan, Algeria responded in the second half. Nadhir Benbouali equalized in the 69th minute, and Amine Gouiri netted the winner in the 82nd minute. This victory marks Algeria's first World Cup win since 2014, keeping their hopes alive for progression to the knockout stages. Jordan, despite a commendable effort, is eliminated from the tournament.
- •Jordan took the lead with Nizar Al Rashdan's goal in the 36th minute.
- •Nadhir Benbouali equalized for Algeria in the 69th minute.
- •Amine Gouiri scored the winning goal in the 82nd minute.
- •Algeria's victory was their first in a World Cup since 2014.
- •Jordan is eliminated after two matches in their first World Cup.
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"Rayan Ait-Nouri and Algeria produced a dramatic second-half comeback to beat World Cup debutants Jordan 2-1 in Group J at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California, keeping their knockout stage ambi...
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