Algeria aims for a place in the knockout stage of the World Cup, needing a win this Saturday against Austria. During the exciting Group J match on June 22, 2026, Amine Gouiri, wearing the number 9 jersey, celebrated scoring Algeria’s crucial second goal against Jordan.
The match took place at San Francisco Bay Area Stadium in Santa Clara, California. Algeria managed to overcome an early setback, scoring twice from corner kicks in the second half, ultimately defeating Jordan 2-1. This victory enhances Algeria’s prospects for advancing further in the tournament, marking their first World Cup win since 2014.
Nadhir Benbouali, a second-half substitute, scored a header from a corner kick in the 69th minute, leveling the score. Amine Gouiri then provided the decisive goal in the 82nd minute, securing Algeria’s first win after initially conceding the lead. Historically, Algeria had never won a World Cup match after allowing the first goal, with seven losses and two draws in similar situations.
Following a 3-0 loss to Argentina in its opening game, Algeria now has a chance to finish second in Group J with a win against Austria. For Jordan, a second consecutive loss has eliminated them from contention, despite their strong effort in their inaugural appearance on soccer’s largest international stage.
After Benbouali’s equalizer, the match’s momentum shifted. Riyad Mahrez delivered a corner kick expertly to Benbouali, who headed the ball into the net, beyond the reach of Jordan’s goalkeeper Yazeed Abulaila. Algeria maintained their attacking pressure and took the lead with Gouiri’s goal. The ball, deflected by Abulaila, found the net, sparking a jubilant celebration among Algerian fans gathered at Levi’s Stadium.