The Algeria national football team has revived their hopes for advancing to the next round after beating Jordan 2-1 in the second round of the 2026 World Cup.

What happened?

Algeria's win against Jordan came after they trailed in the score, where they managed to turn their deficit into a 2-1 victory.

Why does this matter for Algeria?

The win means that Algeria is now tied with Austria in second place with three points before the final round, giving them a chance to advance to the next round.

What's next?

Algeria will play against Austria in the final round, where a win would be enough to advance to the next round. | Match | Date | Score | | --- | --- | --- | | Algeria vs Jordan | 2026-06-03 | 2-1 | | Algeria vs Austria | 2026-06-28 | - |

Qualification calculations

The French newspaper Le Parisien pointed out that the Algerian national team now has its fate in its hands before the final round against Austria, explaining that a win would give them a direct qualification ticket.

The win sparked celebrations outside the stadium as well

Reuters reported on the impact of this victory outside the green field, noting that the city of Lawrence, Kansas, which hosts the Algerian team's camp, experienced a celebratory atmosphere after the final whistle.