Algeria defeated Jordan 2-1 on June 22 in Santa Clara, California, with goals from substitutes Nadhir Benbouali and Amine Gouiri after Nizar Al-Rashdan scored for Jordan in the 36th minute. Algeria earned three points to level with Austria in Group J following a 3-0 opening loss to Argentina, while Jordan was eliminated after its World Cup debut. Algeria coach Vladimir Petkovic started Riyad Mahrez, who had been benched against Argentina.