Jordan eliminated from World Cup after late Algeria comeback

FootballSports
23 Jun 2026 • 2:15 PM MYT
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Jordan eliminated from World Cup after late Algeria comeback

  • Algeria secured a 2-1 victory over Jordan, coming from behind with two second-half goals, to keep their hopes of reaching the World Cup last 32 alive.
  • Jordan initially took the lead after 35 minutes when Nizar Al Rashdan scored, finding the bottom corner via a defender’s heel and goalkeeper Luca Zidane’s outstretched hand.
  • Algeria equalised in the 68th minute through substitute Nadhir Benobuali, who headed home Riyad Mahrez’s corner.
  • Amine Gouiri scored the decisive second goal for Algeria, prodding home from close range after another header from a corner, with VAR confirming the goal.
  • The win sets up a crucial match for Algeria against Austria to determine who finishes second in Group J behind Argentina, while Jordan's debut hopes of reaching the last 32 were ended.

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