World Cup Shock for Algeria’s Group J: Algeria kept its 2026 World Cup hopes alive with a dramatic 2-1 comeback win over debutants Jordan in Santa Clara, overturning a first-half deficit and sealing elimination for Jordan; the victory puts Algeria level on points with Austria and sets up a decisive next step as they chase qualification. Tragedy in Amman After the Match: The win was followed by a deadly stampede in central Amman where fans gathered to watch the game on giant screens; Jordanian authorities report one death and eight injuries after crowd congestion at Hashemite Square. Messi’s Record Night, Algeria in the Spotlight: Lionel Messi added two more goals as Argentina beat Austria 2-0, moving to 18 World Cup goals and becoming the tournament’s all-time leading scorer—another reminder of how Algeria’s campaign is unfolding under global attention. Diplomacy and Regional Ties: Algeria’s foreign ministry engagement continued as officials met counterparts in Amman to discuss bilateral cooperation and regional developments. FATF Update: Algeria was removed from the FATF grey list after strengthening anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing controls, a move expected to support investor confidence.