Algeria Claims Hard-Fought 2-1 Victory Over Jordan
Full-Time: Jordan 1-2 Algeria
**FIFA World Cup 2026: Algeria Rally Past Jordan 2-1 to Keep Knockout Hopes Alive**
Algeria produced a spirited second-half comeback to defeat Jordan 2-1 in a crucial FIFA World Cup 2026 Group J encounter.
Jordan stunned the Desert Foxes by taking the lead in the 36th minute through Nizar Alrashdan, carrying a 1-0 advantage into halftime.
Algeria responded strongly after the break, increasing the pressure and eventually finding an equaliser through Nadhir Benbouali in the 69th minute.
With momentum firmly on their side, Algeria completed the turnaround in the 82nd minute when Amine Gouiri found the back of the net to put his side ahead. Jordan pushed for a late response, but Algeria held firm through the closing stages to secure all three points.
The victory breathes new life into Algeria’s World Cup campaign, while Jordan’s hopes of progressing from Group J have suffered a major setback ahead of their final group-stage match. The result leaves Algeria firmly in the race for a place in the knockout rounds after recovering from an early deficit.
