Amine Gouiri #9 of Algeria celebrates scoring his team's second goal during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group J match against Jordan.
Algeria beat Jordan 2-1 in World Cup group game
The referee blew the final whistle on a thrilling Arab showdown between Jordan and Algeria at Levi's Stadium in San Francisco, confirming a dramatic 2–1 victory for the Desert Warriors after a second-half comeback.
Fans witnessed a tense World Cup night as the Nashama took the lead in the first half before substitute Nadhir Benbouali and star forward Amine Gouiri inspired Algeria's comeback, securing three valuable points and keeping their hopes alive in Group J.
Jordan's historic opener (36')
Nizar Al Rashdan scored Jordan's second-ever FIFA World Cup goal with a low strike following an assist from Mousa Al Taamari.
Equalizer from a header (69')
Substitute Nadhir Benbouali headed home a precise cross from Riyad Mahrez following a corner kick to level the score.
Algeria's winner (82')
Amine Gouiri capitalized on a loose ball inside the penalty area after another corner, firing home from close range to put Algeria ahead.
Petkovic's adjustments
After Algeria took the lead, head coach Vladimir Petkovic moved to protect the advantage by bringing on Zineddine Belaïd for Gouiri and Jaouen Hadjam for Rayan Aït-Nouri.
Salami's response
Jordan coach Jamal Al Salami attempted to turn the tide in the 85th minute, introducing Ali Azaizeh for Al Taamari and Mohammad Abu Hashish for Mohannad Abu Taha, but Algeria's defense held firm until the final whistle.
VIDEO - King Abdullah II kissing granddaughter Princess Iman
King Abdullah II kissing his granddaughter Princess Iman, in a moment taken before the Jordan-Algeria match at the World Cup
Princess Iman bint Hussein is the daughter of Jordan's Crown Prince Al Hussein bin Abdullah II and Princess Rajwa Al Hussein.
VIDEO - King & Crown Prince salute Jordan players after Algeria showdown
King Abdullah II & Crown Prince Al Hussein, along with the Royal Family, salute Jordan players after Algeria showdown
Algeria came behind to beat Jordan 2-1 in a World Cup Group J game on Monday, eliminating the Asian debutants from the tournament.
Amine Gouiri equalized Nizar al-Rashdan's opening goal before Nadhir Benbouali scored Algeria's winner in the 82nd minute in Santa Clara.
The win gives Algeria hope of progressing to the knockout round if they can beat Austria in Kansas City on Saturday.
Austria lost 2-0 to Argentina earlier on Monday, leaving the South Americans top of Group J on six points.
Full-time: Algeria take three points from Jordan after 2-1 win
Full-time: Algeria take three points from Jordan after 2-1 win
Goal for Algeria to make it 2-1 vs Jordan
Goal for Algeria to make it 2-1 vs Jordan
Goal for Algeria to make it 1-1
Equalizer for Algeria at minute 68
King Abdullah II attends Jordan's World Cup 2026 clash against Algeria
King Abdullah II attends Jordan's World Cup 2026 clash against Algeria
VIDEO - Fans at Roman Theatre react to Jordan’s first goal against Algeria
Fans at Roman Theatre react to Jordan’s first goal against Algeria in the World Cup.
VIDEO - Jordan army band performs outside San Francisco Bay Area Stadium
Footage taken earlier of the Jordanian Armed Forces (JAF) band performing outside the San Francisco Bay Area Stadium.
Jordan’s anthem in World Cup in presence of King & Crown Prince
Jordan’s national anthem echoed across the FIFA World Cup in the presence of His Majesty King Abdullah II and His Royal Highness Crown Prince Al Hussein, accompanied by Princess Rajwa Al Hussein, who was holding Princess Iman. Prince Hashem bin Abdullah was also present.
The moment drew attention from fans as Jordan marked another milestone on football’s biggest stage.
Halftime: Jordan leads 1-0 against Algeria in World Cup Group J
Jordan takes 1-0 lead VS Algeria into the dressing room
Goal for Jordan
Jordan strikes first against Algeria
Nizar Al-Rashad '36
VIDEO - Gazans in Jordan for treatment cheering for Al-Nashama
Gazans in Jordan for treatment cheering for Al-Nashama in their match against Algeria in the World Cup
Kickoff: Jordan-Algeria underway
Action is underway at San Francisco Bay Area Stadium as Jordan face Algeria in a must-win World Cup fixture.
King Abdullah II in attendance for Jordan-Algeria World Cup match: royal court
Jordan’s King Abdullah II, accompanied by Crown Prince Al Hussein, has arrived at the San Francisco Bay Area Stadium to attend the national football team’s match against Algeria in the 2026 World Cup.
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VIDEO - Jordanian national team warming up at the San Francisco Bay Area Stadium
Jordanian national team warming up at the San Francisco Bay Area Stadium
VIDEO - Huge Jordanian crowd outside San Francisco Bay Area Stadium
Huge Jordanian crowd outside San Francisco Bay Area Stadium for the match against Algeria
Jordan announce starting lineup for Algeria clash
The official Jordan national team (Al Nashama) lineup for the match against Algeria has been announced. The starting XI includes 11 players who will begin the match, in addition to a list of substitute players.
Goalkeeper: Yazeed Abu Layla (No. 1).
The rest of the starting lineup consists of: Ehsan Haddad (No. 23), who will wear the captain's armband, Abdallah Nasib (No. 3), Yazan Al Arab (No. 5), Hossam Abu Dahab (No. 4), Mohannad Abu Taha (No. 20), Nizar Al Rashdan (No. 21), Noor Al Rawabdeh (No. 8), Mahmoud Al Mardi (No. 13), Ali Olwan (No. 9), and Mousa Al Taamari (No. 10).
The substitutes are: Abdallah Al Fakhouri (No. 22), Noor Bani Atiyah (No. 12), Saad Al Rosan (No. 19), Saleem Obeid (No. 17), Mohammad Abu Al Nadi (No. 16), Mohammad Abu Ghosh (No. 18), Mohammad Abu Hashish (No. 2), Anas Badawi (No. 26), Rajai Ayed (No. 14), Amer Jammous (No. 6), Mohammad Al Daoud (No. 25), Ibrahim Saadeh (No. 15), Ali Azaizeh (No. 24), Mohammad Abu Zreiq (No. 7), and Oudah Al Fakhouri (No. 11).
VIDEO - Thousands of Jordanian fans gather at Roman Theater in Amman for Jordan-Algeria
Thousands of Jordanians arrive at the Roman Theater in Amman’s Downtown for a public screening of Jordan-Algeria World Cup clash - the Nashama’s second match in their first-ever participation in the World Cup.
