Jordan's first-ever World Cup campaign ended in disappointment as Algeria's second-half surge secured a 2-1 comeback victory in Santa Clara. The Asian debutants took a 36th-minute lead through Nizar Al Rashdan's spectacular outside-of-the-boot finish, but couldn't hold on against the African side's determined push.

Algeria's equalizer came from a corner in the 69th minute when Nadhir Benbouali headed home Riyad Mahrez's delivery, followed by Amine Gouiri's dramatic winner eight minutes from time. Gouiri's close-range strike survived a tense VAR check for offside, sealing Algeria's first win of the tournament and keeping their qualification hopes alive.

The result confirms Argentina as Group J winners, setting up a round of 32 clash with Uruguay. Algeria now sits level on points with Austria ahead of their final group match in Kansas, where a draw could be enough to advance. Jordan, meanwhile, will play Argentina in Dallas knowing their historic World Cup run has concluded.

Jordan's elimination with a game remaining marks a harsh lesson for the debutants, who showed promise but couldn't match Algeria's experience in crucial moments. Their campaign ends without a point, though Al Rashdan's goal will live long in memory for the nation's football supporters.