Algeria and Jordan in a battle for prestige

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(10:48 AM)

Jordan eliminated after losing to Algeria

Algeria staged a stunning comeback to beat Jordan 2-1 in the 2026 World Cup on Tuesday. The win gave Algeria three points and kept their hopes of qualifying for the knockout stages alive. The defeat ended Jordan's challenge in the tournament. Algeria finished third with three points.

(10:33 AM)

Algeria takes the lead

Algeria took the lead for the first time in the match against Jordan. Amin Gouri scored from close range in the 82nd minute of the match. With that, Algeria led 2-1 in the match. The goal was recognized after a review by the referee.

(10:19 AM)

Algeria equalized

Algeria equalized in the 69th minute of the match. Ahmed Nadir scored with a header. With this, the match remained tied 1-1.

(09:37 AM)

Jordan leads by one goal in the first half

Jordan led 1-0 at half-time in their 2026 World Cup match against Algeria. Nizar Al-Rasdan scored the only goal of the game in the 36th minute. Jordan's goal was made possible by a poor performance by the Algerian defense.

(09:25 AM)

Jordan takes the lead

Jordan took advantage of Algeria's weak defense to open the scoring. Nizar Al-Rasdan scored for Jordan in the 36th minute.

(09:15 AM)

In search of the first goal

Jordan's Hussam Abudahab (4) vies for the ball with Algeria's Rafik Belghali (17) during the Group J World Cup soccer match between Jordan and Algeria at the Santa Clara Stadium in San Francisco, California. The match ended goalless after 30 minutes. Photo: AP