Algeria rally late to knock Jordan out of World Cup 2026
Goals from Nadhir Benbouali and Amine Gouiri steer Algeria to a dramatic second-half comeback in Group J.

Goals from Nadhir Benbouali and Amine Gouiri steer Algeria to a dramatic second-half comeback in Group J.





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Iranian state media released video showing the launch of missiles towards US bases in the Middle East.

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