Algeria overturned a deficit to defeat Jordan 2‑1 on Monday at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California, in a Group J World Cup clash that saw the North Africans respond with two set‑piece goals after the break, moving them level on points with Austria and ending Jordan’s hopes of advancing to the knockout rounds.

Nizar Al‑Rashdan stunned Algeria in the 36th minute, slotting home against the run of play after the African side had dominated much of the opening period. The goal gave Jordan a surprising halftime lead despite Algeria’s territorial and possession advantage.

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Algeria emerged transformed after the interval. Forward Nadhir Benbouali restored parity from a corner kick, before Amine Gouiri completed the turnaround with another well‑worked set‑piece effort to put his side ahead for the first time in the match. The second‑half double secured all three points for the Desert Warriors.

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The result lifts Algeria to three points in Group J, matching Austria’s tally, while Jordan’s elimination from the tournament was confirmed with the defeat. The match was played in front of a World Cup crowd at the San Francisco Bay Area venue as part of the 48‑team edition co‑hosted by the United States, Mexico, and Canada, which kicked off on June 11 and runs through July 19.

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