Algeria vs Jordan: Gouiri Strikes Late to Eliminate Jordan 2-1
Updated 22 June 2026.
Algeria vs Jordan at World Cup 2026 finished 2-1, two second-half goals from corners turning the game around and eliminating Jordan from their World Cup debut. Nadhir Benbouali headed in a Riyad Mahrez corner to level, then Amine Gouiri poked home another corner routine in the 82nd minute to win it for Algeria at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara.
| Match facts | Detail |
|---|---|
| Result | Algeria 2-1 Jordan |
| Competition | World Cup 2026, Group J |
| Venue | Levi’s Stadium, Santa Clara |
| Jordan scorer | Al-Rashdan 36′ |
| Algeria scorers | Benbouali 69′, Gouiri 82′ |
| Half-time | Jordan 1-0 Algeria |
Algeria vs Jordan World Cup 2026: how Algeria won it
Algeria dominated for long spells but fell behind when Nizar Al-Rashdan finished from the edge of the box on 36 minutes after a cutback from Yazan Al-Tamari. The response came from set pieces. Benbouali headed in a Mahrez corner on 69 minutes to level, then Gouiri poked home from another corner on 82 to complete the turnaround. Algeria finished the game with 1.89 expected goals to Jordan’s 0.64, a fair reflection of their control.
The defeat confirmed Jordan’s elimination in their first ever World Cup appearance, a tough end to a tournament debut that began with a narrow loss to Austria. For Algeria, the win keeps their own qualification hopes alive heading into a final group game against Austria.
What it means for Group J
Algeria move to three points, level with Austria and separated only by goal difference, while Jordan finish the group on zero with their tournament over. Argentina have already wrapped up top spot after beating Austria on the same day. ESPN’s live report covered Gouiri’s late winner. Track the full picture on our group standings tracker and the live standings page.
What is next
Algeria face Austria in the final round, with kick-offs on our fixtures page and goals live on live scores. Revisit Algeria’s opener in our Argentina vs Algeria report and Jordan’s in our Austria vs Jordan report, and see the full schedule in our complete World Cup 2026 guide.
Frequently asked questions
What was the score in Algeria vs Jordan?
Algeria beat Jordan 2-1 in their World Cup 2026 Group J match on 22 June at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, coming from behind with two second-half goals from corners.
Who scored the winner for Algeria?
Amine Gouiri scored the winning goal in the 82nd minute, poking home from a corner after Nadhir Benbouali’s earlier headed equaliser.
Is Jordan out of the World Cup?
Yes. The defeat to Algeria confirmed Jordan’s elimination from Group J in their first ever World Cup appearance.
Sources: 2026 FIFA World Cup Group J, ESPN match report and the FIFA match centre.
