Algeria defeated Jordan 2-1 in a tense World Cup 2026 qualifying match held in Santa Clara. The Algerian team struggled against their opponents, securing the win with goals from Benbouali in the 69th minute and Amine Gouiri in the 82nd. This victory significantly boosts Algeria’s chances of advancing to the next round of qualification. The match, played early Tuesday morning Algerian time, was a crucial one for the national team’s World Cup aspirations. The result represents a turnaround for Algeria after a challenging start to the qualifying campaign. This win injects renewed optimism into the Algerian squad and their supporters.