Algeria defeat Jordan 2-1 in the FIFA World Cup 2026 group stage, Group J.

The encounter took place on 23 June 2026 at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California, as part of the FIFA World Cup 2026 group stage, Group J. Both teams entered the match looking to secure early points in a tightly contested group.

How it unfolded

Jordan opened the scoring in the 36th minute when Nizar Al-Rashdan struck with a right-footed shot from the centre of the box, sending the ball to the bottom right corner. The goal was set up by Mousa Al-Tamari, whose assist created the space for Al-Rashdan’s finish, giving the hosts a 1-0 lead.

Just before the half-time whistle, Algeria’s Ramiz Zerrouki received a yellow card in the 44th minute for a bad foul, a reminder that the visitors were still within striking distance despite trailing.

The second half began with Jordan’s Husam Abu Dahab booked in the 64th minute for a bad foul, reducing the hosts to ten men on the pitch for the remainder of the match.

Algeria responded swiftly three minutes later. In the 69th minute, Nadhir Benbouali headed the ball from the centre of the box into the bottom left corner, equalising the score at 1-1. The chance came from a corner, with Riyad Mahrez delivering a precise cross that Benbouali met with a powerful header.

The decisive blow came in the 82nd minute. Amine Gouiri, positioned close to goal after another corner, unleashed a right-footed shot from very close range that found the centre of the net, restoring Algeria’s lead to 2-1. The goal cemented the comeback and secured the win for the visitors.

Standout performers

  • Nizar Al-Rashdan (Jordan) – scored the opening goal in the 36th minute.
  • Mousa Al-Tamari (Jordan) – provided the assist for Al-Rashdan’s strike.
  • Nadhir Benbouali (Algeria) – equalised with a header in the 69th minute.
  • Riyad Mahrez (Algeria) – delivered the corner cross that set up Benbouali’s goal.
  • Amine Gouiri (Algeria) – scored the winning goal in the 82nd minute.

Match facts

  • Final score: Jordan 1-2 Algeria
  • Goals:
    • Nizar Al-Rashdan (Jordan) 36’ – assist by Mousa Al-Tamari
    • Nadhir Benbouali (Algeria) 69’ – assist by Riyad Mahrez
    • Amine Gouiri (Algeria) 82’
  • Bookings:
    • Ramiz Zerrouki (Algeria) – yellow card 44’
    • Husam Abu Dahab (Jordan) – yellow card 64’
  • Venue: Levi's Stadium, Santa Clara, California

What it means

The result leaves both Jordan and Algeria still in contention as the Group J campaign continues, each side looking to build on the performance and secure the points needed to progress in the FIFA World Cup 2026.