Algeria pull off stunning comeback to knock out World Cup debutants Jordan 2-1

Algeria have completed their World Cup 2026 group stage campaign with a thrilling comeback victory over Jordan, beating them 2-1 and eliminating the debutants with a match to spare. Substitute Nadhir Benbouali scored the winner in the second half after Amine Gouiri had opened the scoring for Algeria. The win secures Algeria's place in the knockout stages of the tournament, while Jordan's exit is a surprise given their pre-tournament hype. With this victory, Algeria completes an impressive turnaround from a 0-2 deficit to secure a spot in the next round.