Algeria achieves an unprecedented feat at the World Cup
Behind but victorious
The Desert Foxes showed real character against Jordan to write a new chapter in their history.
Algeria made history in their World Cup campaign on the night of Tuesday 23 June by achieving a feat they had never before accomplished in the competition. Facing Jordan on the second day of the group stage of the 2026 World Cup, the Algerians managed to turn the match around to win 2–1.
This is the first time in World Cup history that Algeria have won a match after falling behind.
