Gouiri and Benbouali fire Algeria past Jordan at the World Cup

Algeria fight back to beat Jordan 2–1 at the World Cup

Your team needed this. Algeria 2–1 Jordan in Group J, a first World Cup win since 2014 (1) (2) (5). Nizar Al-Rashdan gave Jordan the lead in the 58th minute after a mix-up in the Algerian box, but two corners flipped the match (7).

Nadhir Benbouali headed in the equaliser from a corner. Minutes later, Amine Gouiri nodded home the winner from another set-piece (7). Two corners, two goals, three points.

Riyad Mahrez missed a one-on-one earlier in the match (11). Luca Zidane started in goal for Algeria and had a shaky moment on the Jordan goal (3). It did not cost you.

What this means for the group

Argentina already have the group wrapped up after beating Austria 4–1 (5). Algeria's win eliminates Jordan, who exit after two defeats in their debut World Cup (2) (5).

The path to the knockout round is alive. Algeria lost 3–0 to Argentina in the opener without Mohamed Amoura, who is out for the group stage with a thigh injury. A must-win match against Jordan delivered.

Fan-reaktioner

The mood is relief, not euphoria. The Argentina loss still stings. One fan on r/soccer noted Messi scored a hat-trick against Algeria in his 200th international match link. The Jordan win thread on r/Gunners saw fans praising the set-piece turnaround.