FIFA World Cup: Algeria come from behind to win 2-1 against Jordan
Algeria secured a 2-1 victory over Jordan in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, keeping their tournament hopes alive after an initial loss to Argentina. Second-half goals from Nadhir Benbouali and Amine Gouiri overcame an early lead by Jordan.
Why it matters
The result significantly impacts the standings in Group J, determining the path forward for Algeria and the already-qualified Argentina.
Algeria stormed back to beat Jordan 2-1 and eliminate the World Cup debutants with a match to spare on Monday (June 22, 2026) thanks to second-half goals from substitute Nadhir Benbouali and Amine Gouiri.
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