Jordan Leads Algeria 1-0 in FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifier

Kathmandu. Jordan has taken the lead against Algeria in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group 'J' match. In the 36th minute of the game, Nizar Al-Rashdan scored to give Jordan a 1-0 lead.

Algeria had been trying to attack by controlling more ball since the beginning of the game. Although key Algerian player Riyad Mahrez created some dangerous opportunities, Jordan's goalkeeper Yassine Bounou made excellent saves.

Similarly, the game was somewhat disrupted when Algeria's Rayan Aït-Nouri was involved in a controversial incident of touching the ball with his hand inside the penalty area.

However, as Algeria could not capitalize on the opportunities, Jordan took the lead in their first World Cup participation. Jordan's Nizar Al-Rashdan scored the decisive goal in the 36th minute, marking a historic moment.

Both teams are looking for their first points in the group stage, and the game is still ongoing.