Algeria's football team advanced to the 2026 World Cup knockout round on Monday, defeating Jordan two to one in California. The victory marks Algeria's first World Cup win since twenty fourteen. Second-half substitutes Nadhir Benbouali and Amine Gouiri scored the decisive goals for the North African side. According to France 24, this victory clinches Algeria's progression to the knockout stage of the tournament.

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