Algeria vs Jordan, FIFA World Cup Match Result: Algeria strike twice from corners to stun Jordan 2-1 and keep knockout dreams alive Football News:
Algeria kept theirs FIFA World Cup The 2026 knockout hopes were firmly alive with a spirited 2-1 win over Jordan in a crucial Group J clash on Monday night, overturning an early deficit with two second-half set-piece goals.The win, which came at the San Francisco Bay Area Stadium, marked Algeria’s first World Cup victory since 2014 and also ended Jordan’s first campaign after two consecutive defeats.
Jordan took the lead but Algeria responded late
Both sides entered the contest under pressure after the opening-match loss, but Jordan scored first against the run of play. In the 36th minute, Mousa Al Tamari’s effort fell inside the box, allowing Nizar Al Rashdan to finish confidently with the outside of his right boot and register Jordan’s first ever World Cup goal lead.Algeria, however, improved the game after the break and began to dominate possession and territory. Their persistence finally paid off in the 69th minute when substitute Nadhir Benbouali rose highest to meet Riyad Mahrez’s corner, driving a header into the net to level the scores.The equalizer firmly shifted the momentum in Algeria’s favor as wave after wave of attacks followed, with Jordan struggling to contain the pressure.
Gouiri completed the turnaround while keeping knockout hopes alive
Algeria completed their comeback in the 82nd minute, once again capitalizing on a set-piece situation. Amine Gouiri reacted quickest inside the box as the ball dropped after another corner, guiding it home from close range after a deflection to seal a vital 2-1 lead.The goal sparked celebrations from the Algerian supporters behind the goal, with the North African side holding firm in the closing stages to secure a vital three points.The victory had historic significance, marking Algeria’s first victory in the World Cup after conceding the opening goal in a match, having previously failed to win any of their nine encounters (seven defeats and two draws).The result also kept Algeria out of contention for a Round of 32 place. After an opening 3-0 loss to Argentina, they now sit on three points in Group J and can still finish second with a win over Austria in their final group game.For Jordan, the defeat confirmed the elimination of their first World Cup appearance, despite a spirited effort in both games.Argentina leads the group with six points from two wins, while Austria sits second on three points with a superior goal difference over Algeria, making for a tense final round of Group J fixtures.
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