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Algeria bounce back from Messi mauling to show signs of life at World Cup

After being on the wrong end of a Lionel Messi ⁠hat-trick in their World Cup opener against Argentina, Algeria had to wait nearly a week to showcase their talents with ‌an impressive fightback against Jordan.

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Jordan coach Sellami admits his team's inexperience might have cost them at World Cup

Jordan coach Jamal Sellami said ⁠his players' inexperience may have cost them in a 2-1 defeat by ‌Algeria at San Francisco Bay Area Stadium on ‌Monday, but he was proud of ‌their World Cup campaign despite their early ‌exit.

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‘Still more to come’ - Jordan Ayew after overtaking Andre as Ghana’s most-capped player

The forward’s 121st cap against Panama carried him past brother André Ayew’s all-time Ghana appearance record and also made him, at 34 years and 280 days, the oldest player ever to represent the Black Stars at a FIFA World Cup.

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Algeria score twice late on for first World Cup win in 12 years as Jordan eliminated

Algeria came from a goal down to beat Jordan 2-1 in 2026 FIFA World Cup Group J at the San Francisco Bay Area Stadium, knocking out the Asian nation on their maiden participation in the competition as a result.

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World Cup LIVE: Jordan eliminated from World Cup after Algeria comeback win

As the second round of group games reaches its penultimate day, two poster boys of the tournament take to the pitch: Lionel Messi's Argentina face Austria, and Kylian Mbappe's France take on Iraq, with both nations looking to secure qualification to the knockout stage before the final round of fixtures.

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Olwan claims Jordan team 'will be better' in high-stakes Algeria match

Jordan against Algeria might not seem like a mouthwatering World Cup clash⁠, but a lot could be riding on the Group J game in California that may turn out to be rich in jeopardy with ‌implications for all four teams.

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Ralf Rangnick praises World Cup debutants Jordan after Austria's fortuitous victory

Austria coach Ralf Rangnick saluted the quality of ⁠the World Cup's debutants after his team rode their luck in a 3-1 win over Jordan ‌on Tuesday.

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Austria hold off shock Jordan comeback to earn hard-fought World Cup victory

Austria made a victorious return to the FIFA World Cup (WC) after 28 years away, winning 3-1 in San Francisco against Group J opponents Jordan, who impressed on their debut despite extending their winless run to six matches.

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World Cup LIVE: Arnautovic nets from spot to earn Austria win over Jordan

It's another blockbuster day of action at the FIFA World Cup, with holders Argentina and 2022 runners-up France both getting their campaigns underway. Follow all the key moments from today's four games with our live tracker!

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Austria coach Rangnick wary of Jordan challenge at unpredictable World Cup

Austria coach Ralf Rangnick is wary that his team could become the ⁠latest European nation to be thwarted by sides from the Asian confederation at the World Cup if they fail to bring their best ‌against debutants Jordan on Tuesday.

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England's Henderson praises 'big-game' Bellingham amid outside noise

England midfielder Jordan Henderson has leapt to the defence of Jude Bellingham, saying the polarising 22-year-old ⁠is central to the team despite outside scrutiny and that his influence is often misunderstood.

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Jordan forward Ibrahim Sabra out of World Cup with torn ankle ligament

Jordan's ⁠20-year-old forward Ibrahim Sabra has been ruled out ‌of the World Cup in North ‌America after suffering a ‌torn ankle ligament in training, ‌the country's football association (JFA) said ‌on Friday.

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Jordan Ayew ready for ‘special game’ against England as Ghana gear up for World Cup

Ghana forward Jordan Ayew is looking forward to the Black Stars 2026 FIFA World Cup fixture against England at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts, near Boston, United States.

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Switzerland hammer four past Jordan to begin World Cup preparations

Switzerland will fly to the Americas for the 2026 FIFA World Cup on a winning note, after a first-half blitz helped them overcome Jordan 4-1 at St Gallen’s Kybunpark, and duly make it six straight home games in which they’ve scored three or more goals.