Jordan, Algeria and World Cup
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Algeria have come from behind to beat Jordan at Levi’s Stadium, earning their first win at the 2026 World Cup. Nizar Al-Rashdan fired Jordan into the lead in the 36th minute, scoring completely against the run of play.
The two bottom teams in Group J will lock horns in California.
The final night for the last group to close the book on the group stage at the 2026 FIFA World Cup is ready and raring to go.Group J leaders and defending World Cup champions Argentina, along with
George Avelar and his daughter Lily, 4 of San Jose, celebrate with other fans before the FIFA World Cup match between Jordan and Algeria at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif., on Monday, June 22, 2026. (Jane Tyska/Bay Area News Group)
Spain coach Luis de la Fuente said his talent-rich squad was ready to face Austria in their World Cup last-32 match on Thursday with Lamine Yamal, Victor Munoz and Yeremy Pino all available for selection.
Jordan and Algeria meet at San Francisco Bay Area Stadium in the early hours of Tuesday morning, with both sides’ World Cup campaigns on the line.The West Asian debutants pushed Austria hard before
