Algeria beat Jordan 2-1, Argentina finished top of Group J | OneFootball

Algeria defeated Jordan 2-1 in Santa Clara in the second matchday of Group J at the 2026 World Cup, securing Argentina’s national team as the group leader. Nizar Al Rashdan had put the Jordanians ahead in the 35th minute of the first half.

In the second half, the Africans responded and turned the game around thanks to goals from Nadhir Benbouali in the 23rd minute and Amine Gouiri in the 36th. With this victory, Algeria reached three points and will face Austria to decide qualification for the round of 32, while Jordan was eliminated from the tournament.

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