Algeria come from behind to beat Jordan 2-1, with A. Gouiri scoring the winner in the 82nd minute

In the second round of the 2026 World Cup group stage, the scoreline between Jordan and Algeria turned after halftime. Jordan struck first in the 36th minute when N. Al Rashdan finished off an assist from M. Tamari, and they went into the break ahead 1-0.

Late in the first half, R. Zerrouki was booked in the 44th minute. After the restart, Jordan’s H. Abu Dahab received a yellow card in the 64th minute. Algeria then equalized in the 69th minute through N. Benbouali, who converted from R. Mahrez’s assist to make it 1-1.

As the match entered its closing stages, Algeria completed the comeback in the 82nd minute when A. Gouiri scored to seal a 2-1 final result. Match statistics showed Jordan with 28% possession and Algeria with 72%; expected goals of 0.65 to 1.81; shots 8 to 17 and shots on target 4 to 8; passing accuracy 72% to 88%; corners 1 to 10; offsides 1 to 0; saves 6 to 3; and fouls 11 to 6.

In the previous round of group play, Jordan lost 1-3 to Austria, while Algeria fell 0-3 to Argentina.

In the next round, Jordan will face Argentina in the third group match on 2026-06-28. They are currently 11th in the Group Stage, with 0 points, a record of 0 wins, 0 draws, and 1 loss, and a goal difference of -2. Algeria will face Austria in the third group match on 2026-06-28. They are currently 4th in Group J, also on 0 points, with a record of 0 wins, 0 draws, and 1 loss, and a goal difference of -3.