Algeria turned things around and
Photo: Eakin Howard/AP/TT

Algeria turned things around and ruined Jordan's World Cup chances

Algeria came from behind to beat Jordan 2-1 at the World Cup. Jordan are therefore unable to advance, while Argentina are already qualified as group leaders.

Jordan led 1–0 halfway through the second half in San Francisco but were not allowed to celebrate the country's first-ever World Cup victory.

Not even the first point.

Algeria turned things around with Nadhir Benbouali's header in the 69th minute and Amine Gouiri's goal after a corner in the 82nd.

Austria and Algeria are both on three points and are battling for second place when Group J ends on Sunday night, local time in Sweden. Austria has the better goal difference and only needs a draw to finish second in the group.

Argentina will finish against Jordan, a match in which it is already clear that the teams will finish first and fourth in the group, respectively.

In this story
AuthorTT News AgencyEnglish edition by Sweden Herald, adapted for our readers
Was this useful?

What do you think?

Keep readingmore from Sports

All