- Algeria secured a 2-1 victory over Jordan , coming from behind with two second-half goals, to keep their hopes of reaching the World Cup last 32 alive .
- Jordan initially took the lead after 35 minutes when Nizar Al Rashdan scored, finding the bottom corner via a defender’s heel and goalkeeper Luca Zidane’s outstretched hand.
- Algeria equalised in the 68th minute through substitute Nadhir Benobuali, who headed home Riyad Mahrez’s corner.
- Amine Gouiri scored the decisive second goal for Algeria, prodding home from close range after another header from a corner, with VAR confirming the goal.
- The win sets up a crucial match for Algeria against Austria to determine who finishes second in Group J behind Argentina, while Jordan's debut hopes of reaching the last 32 were ended.
IN FULL
Algeria snatch late winner to deny Jordan and boost World Cup knockout hopes
