
Jordan edge Algeria in World Cup 2026 opener thanks to Rashdan strike
In a live World Cup 2026 Group J update, Jordan lead Algeria 1-0 at halftime after Nizar Al-Rashdan’s 36th-minute strike. Algeria have controlled possession and created chances, but Jordan’s defense has held firm and the game has seen tactical reshuffles (including a five-at-the-back setup) as substitutions arrive in the second half.