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World Cup – Embolo and Ndoye score in quick succession as Switzerland defeats Algeria 2-0.

In the Round of 32 of the 2026 World Cup, Switzerland defeated Algeria 2-0 at BC Stadium in Vancouver, Canada. This victory secured their fourth consecutive appearance in the Round of 16, where they will face the winner between Colombia and Ghana.

2026-07-03 07:59

The FIFA World Cup in the USA · Canada · and Mexico · group stage · Jordan

Jordan's head coach, Serami, is looking forward to showcasing his true strength in this crucial match.

A crucial match is about to take place in the second round of Group J of the USA-Canadian-Mexican World Cup, with Jordan facing Algeria.

2026-06-22 03:05

Football · World Cup · Argentina · Algeria · Messi

World Cup – Messi scores a hat-trick as Argentina defeats Algeria 3-0 to temporarily top the table.

The first round of Group J matches in the 2026 World Cup has concluded, with Argentina defeating Algeria 3-0 at the Kansas City Stadium in the United States. Following this victory, they temporarily top the group, ahead of Austria on goal difference.

2026-06-17 09:18

World Cup · Argentina · Scaloni · Messi · Barontin Barco

Scaloni begins his title defense journey: We must compete in the same way.

Argentina, the "Pampas Eagles," will face Algeria at the Arrowhead Stadium in their opening Group J match of the 2026 World Cup. Head coach Lionel Scaloni stated that the World Cup title offers no guarantee for the team and that they need to compete in the same manner.

2026-06-16 03:24

World Cup · Scaloni · Argentina · Algeria · Alvarez

Scaloni believes that maintaining a calm mindset is key to achieving a good performance.

The first round of Group J matches in the 2026 World Cup will take place, with Argentina traveling to the Arrowhead Stadium to challenge Algeria. At a press conference, Scaloni stated that a significant reason the team has reached this point is that they have learned to manage pressure effectively, and approaching matches with a calm mindset is a key to achieving excellent results.

2026-06-16 03:59

Football · Algerian Football Federation · Algeria · Vladimir Petkovic · 2026 World Cup

Algeria's head coach Petkovic has extended his contract and will remain in charge until July 2028.

The Algerian Football Federation (FAF) announced on Sunday that it has renewed the contract of national team coach Vladimir Petkovic. The 62-year-old Petkovic will remain in his position after the World Cup, with the new contract extending his tenure for two years until July 2028.

2026-06-08 03:43

Football · international friendlies · 2026 World Cup · Netherlands · Algeria

Friendly Match – Musa scores as Netherlands suffer a shock 0-1 defeat to Algeria

On June 3, local time, the Netherlands lost 0-1 to Algeria in a pre-World Cup friendly match. After this match, they will immediately depart for New York to make their final preparations for the World Cup.

2026-06-04 06:03

Football · Nigeria · Algeria · Victor Osimhen · Akol Adams

Africa Cup of Nations – Osimhen scores and assists as Nigeria defeats Algeria 2-0 to advance to the semifinals.

In the quarter-final of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, Nigeria easily defeated Algeria 2-0 at the Marrakech Stadium. They will face hosts Morocco in the semi-finals for a place in the final.

2026-01-11 06:45

Football · Algeria · Burkina Faso · Mahrez · Layen Ait-Nouri

Africa Cup of Nations – Mahrez scores penalty to give Algeria a 1-0 victory over Burkina Faso and advance to the Round of 16.

The second round of group stage matches in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations has concluded, with Algeria defeating Burkina Faso 1-0. This victory secured their second consecutive win and made them the top team in Group E, becoming the third team to advance to the round of 16 in this year's Africa Cup of Nations.

2025-12-29 08:07