LIVE UPDATES: Jordan 1-2 Algeria World Cup 2026 – Follow all the action, the goals and the celebrations

Algeria claim all three points! 🇩🇿#FIFAWorldCup

— FIFA World Cup (@FIFAWorldCup) June 23, 2026

90+8’ FULL-TIME! Slavko Vincic blows the final whistle and Algeria complete a comeback victory over Jordan.

90’ Seven minutes of additional time will be played at the end of the match.

85’ GOAL CONFIRMED! Slavko Vincic sticks with his original decision after the VAR review. No infringement is found and Algeria’s goal stands.

84’ VAR CHECK! The referee pauses the game to review Algeria’s goal for a possible offside in the build-up.

82’ GOAL! Amine Gouiri (Algeria) reacts quickest after a rebound falls kindly inside the box and he slots the ball into an empty net from close range to make it 2:1.

80’ Anis Hadj Moussa (Algeria) meets a pass on the edge of the box and fires towards goal, but his effort is blocked. Algeria win a corner kick.

74’ Cooling break! The players pause briefly to take fluids in the intense conditions.

69’ GOAL! Nadir Benbouali (Algeria) rises highest inside the box to meet a perfectly delivered corner from Riyad Mahrez. His header bounces into the left side of the net to level the score at 1:1.

65’ Ibrahim Maza (Algeria) connects with a free kick and directs a header towards goal, but the effort is well blocked by the defence. Algeria win a corner kick.

62’ Noor Al Rawabdeh (Jordan) receives a short pass and strikes from mid-range, but his effort whistles narrowly wide of the right post.

60’ CLOSE! Ibrahim Maza (Algeria) drives through the middle before unleashing a powerful strike that flashes just wide of the left post.

56’ Nabil Bentaleb (Algeria) swings a cross into the penalty area, but a defender reacts quickly to clear the danger. Algeria are awarded a throw-in.

50’ Mahmoud Al Mardi (Jordan) is penalised for a foul after bringing down his opponent. Algeria win a free kick in a promising position.

46’ Substitution. Vladimir Petkovic introduces fresh legs as Nadir Benbouali replaces Hicham Boudaoui (Algeria).

46’ Another half-time change for Algeria as Nabil Bentaleb comes on for Ramiz Zerrouki.

46’ The players are back on the pitch and the second half is underway.

45+6’ HALF-TIME! The referee brings the first half to a close after an intense opening 45 minutes between Jordan and Algeria.

45+2’ Ali Olwan picks up a loose pass and tries his luck from around 20 metres out, but the effort sails comfortably over the crossbar as Algeria escape without danger.

45’ Five minutes of added time will be played at the end of the first half.

43’ Ramy Bensebaini (Algeria) sends a long ball forward to Riyad Mahrez, but he puts too much power on the pass and the chance disappears. Jordan win a throw-in.

🚨🚨| GOAL: JORDAN HAVE TAKEN THE LEAD AGAINST ALGERIA!!!

Jordan 1-0 Algeria pic.twitter.com/7dsheqh4oc

— CentreGoals. (@centregoals) June 23, 2026

36’ GOAL! Nizar Al Rashdan (Jordan) reacts quickly outside the box and fires a low shot towards the middle of the goal. The effort is not perfectly placed, but it still finds the back of the net.

35’ PENALTY APPEAL! Rayan Ait-Nouri (Algeria) bursts into the box and goes down under a challenge, but the referee waves away the appeals.

32’ Slavko Vincic blows for a foul after Ramiz Zerrouki (Algeria) brings down his opponent with a strong tackle.

28’ Fares Chaibi (Algeria) floats a dangerous cross into the penalty area, but the Jordan defence clears it away. Algeria earn a corner kick.

21’ Fares Chaibi (Algeria) unleashes a strike from outside the box immediately after receiving a pass from a teammate, but the defence manages to deal with the danger.

16’ Rayan Ait-Nouri (Algeria) is receiving medical attention after appearing to pick up an injury. The severity of the issue remains unclear.

12’ Mousa Tamari (Jordan) tries his luck from long range after receiving a precise pass, but Luca Zidane sees it clearly and makes a comfortable save.

8’ Ali Olwan (Jordan) goes on a solo run but is stopped by a defender before creating a chance. Jordan are awarded a throw-in.

3’ Amine Gouiri (Algeria) latches onto an accurate pass deep inside the box but completely miskicks his effort, sending it well wide of the target.

2’ Nizar Al Rashdan (Jordan) meets a brilliant cross from a free kick near the penalty spot, but his header drifts wide of the right post.

1’ The match gets underway.

Jordan kick off the game.

Slavko Vincic takes charge of today’s match and will be hoping for a smooth evening without controversy.

In team news, Jordan will be concerned about Abdallah Nasib, who was substituted due to injury in their opening match. Algeria, meanwhile, head into the game with a largely fit squad.

For Algeria, Farès Chaïbi was a central attacking figure in their opener, involved in four of their seven shots on target. He also impressed with a high shot output in recent Africa Cup of Nations performances.

Jordan will look to Noor Al Rawabdeh, who assisted their only goal against Austria and has contributed four goals in 12 World Cup qualifying matches, scoring two and assisting two.

Players to Watch and Team News

For Algeria, defensive concerns remain at World Cup level, with only two clean sheets inside 90 minutes across 14 World Cup matches. Interestingly, just one of their last ten games has seen both teams score, highlighting a contrast in styles between the two sides.

Jordan’s recent matches have been consistently open, with five of their last six games featuring both teams scoring and at least three total goals. Their games have also shown late intensity, with no goalless second half in their last seven outings.

Key Statistics and Trends

The head-to-head record between both sides is perfectly balanced, with one win each and one draw. However, this is their first meeting since a 1–1 friendly draw in 2004, adding an element of unpredictability to this encounter.

Head-to-Head Record: Evenly Matched History

Despite that setback, Algeria arrived in strong form, winning seven of their nine matches before matchday one, suggesting they remain capable of responding strongly.

They are now trying to avoid losing their opening two matches at a World Cup for the first time. Their overall record at this level has been inconsistent, with just one win in their last 11 World Cup matches, alongside three draws and seven defeats. That sole victory came against South Korea national football team in 2014, the same tournament where they last progressed beyond the group stage.

Algeria national football team also arrive under pressure after opening their campaign with a heavy defeat to Lionel Messi’s Argentina, matching their heaviest loss in World Cup history.

Algeria’s Response: Searching for Stability

With a final group match against Argentina national football team still ahead, another defeat here could confirm an early exit from their maiden World Cup campaign without a point.

Their current run shows no wins in six matches, with two draws and four defeats, and defensive issues have defined that spell as they have conceded at least two goals in every game during that stretch.

Jordan began their debut tournament with a 3–1 defeat to Austria national football team, leaving them chasing results to keep their knockout hopes alive.

Match Build-Up: Pressure on Both Sides

Welcome to Africasoccer’s live coverage of the Group J clash between Jordan national football team and Algeria national football team.

Jordan’s historic first FIFA World Cup appearance is edging toward a difficult reality as they face an Algeria side also desperate for their first points in California.