Jordan Eliminated from World Cup After Defeat to Algeria; Argentina Declared Group Winner

In the match held Tuesday at the San Francisco Bay Arena Stadium in the United States, Jordan was unable to maintain their lead and lost 2–1 to Algeria, resulting in their elimination from the FIFA World Cup 2026. The debutant Jordan took the lead in the 36th minute with a goal from Nizar Al-Rashdan, but they could not hold onto their advantage.

Algeria equalized in the 69th minute when Nadir Benbouli scored off a Riyad Mahrez cross. Then in the 82nd minute, Amine Gouiri put Algeria ahead for the first time. No further goals were scored, and Algeria secured the victory. With this first win, Algeria kept their hopes alive of advancing to the knockout stage, while Jordan was eliminated at the group stage.

In Group J, Algeria moves to third place with 3 points. Austria, also with 3 points, is in second place, while defending champions Argentina remain top of the group with 6 points from 2 matches, thus securing the group winner position. Jordan, participating in the World Cup for the first time, finished without any points.