Algeria
Algeria fall 3–0 to Argentina in World Cup opener
Algeria opened their 2026 World Cup campaign with a 3–0 loss to Argentina, a result that leaves no room for error in the remaining group matches. The defeat puts immediate pressure on a side still grappling with uncertainty in goal, where Luca Zidane and backup Oussama Benbout have faced heavy criticism.…
Mahrez departs Al-Ahli after Algeria retirement
Riyad Mahrez has left Saudi club Al-Ahli, one day after announcing his retirement from international football following Algeria's group-stage exit at the 2026 World Cup. "Three unforgettable years.…
Chelle in talks for Algeria job
Eric Chelle is in talks to become the new Algeria head coach. The former Mali boss, who led them to the 2026 World Cup, is the frontrunner to take over after Algeria's dramatic group-stage exit.…
Mahrez retires as Algeria exit World Cup
Switzerland ended Algeria's World Cup in the Round of 32 on Friday, a clean 2–0 defeat. No goals.…
Switzerland 2–0 Algeria: World Cup exit and Mahrez retires
Your team is out. Switzerland 2–0 Algeria in the round of 32 on Friday, and the campaign ends with a flat, painful performance.…
Algeria crash out as Petkovic's Switzerland run the show
It is over. Switzerland 2–0 Algeria in the round of 32 and your World Cup campaign stops here.…
Switzerland await, and Algeria's goalkeeper dilemma is real
Your team faces Switzerland in the World Cup round of 32 on Friday, July 3. The winner goes to the round of 16.…
Mahrez hints at retirement as Algeria face Switzerland
It is here. Algeria face Switzerland on Thursday in the round of 32, and everything since the Austria chaos has been building toward this match.…
Switzerland await as Algeria weigh goalkeeper gamble
Algeria face Switzerland in the World Cup round of 32 on Thursday. After the chaotic 3–3 draw with Austria that split opinion, your team now enters knockout football with a real decision in goal.…
Argentine referee Falcón Pérez assigned to Algeria's World Cup knockout opener
Argentina's referee Facundo Falcón Pérez has been appointed to officiate Algeria's Round of 32 clash against Switzerland on Friday, July 3. The match is effectively a must-win after Algeria's 3–0 opening defeat to Argentina, made tougher by Mohamed Amoura's thigh injury that has ruled him out of the group stage.…
Algeria survive 3–3 thriller, Switzerland await in the round of 16
That was not a football match. It was a four-act play with no intermission.…
Mahrez scores, Algeria draw 3–3 with Austria and reach round of 16
Your team are through to the round of 16, but Sunday's 3–3 draw with Austria came wrapped in chaos. Algeria led late.…
Algeria survive Austria thriller, Argentina await in the last 32
Your team are into the knockout round. Algeria 3–3 Austria on Saturday night, a match that had everything, and the point was enough.…
Algeria face Austria with knockouts on the line, Gijón shadows loom
Algeria go into the final Group J matchday with everything on the line. Beat Austria, and you reach the round of 16.…
Amoura out as Algeria face Austria with knockout hopes at stake
Algeria face Austria on Sunday. One spot left in Group J behind Argentina.…
Algeria face Austria with everything on the line
Algeria face Austria in Kansas City on Sunday, and everything is on the line. Win, and you reach the knockout stage.…
South Africa win tightens Algeria's group, Austria reunion awaits in Kansas City
South Africa won their second group match on Wednesday, beating South Korea 1–0. That result complicates things for Algeria.…
Algeria face Austria with a draw that would send both through
Your final group match against Austria on Sunday has become the story of the group. A draw would put both teams through at Scotland's expense.…
Zidane concedes five, Algeria beat Jordan but Doha turns ugly
Luca Zidane has conceded five goals across Algeria's two World Cup group matches so far, including Lionel Messi's opener in the 3–0 defeat to Argentina and Nizar al-Rashdan's strike for Jordan. The Guardian reports that the Trionda World Cup ball becomes unstable at certain speeds, causing it to dip unpredictably and making life harder for goalkeepers across the tournament.…
Algeria and Austria could revisit 1982 World Cup shadow
Algeria could face Austria in the World Cup knockout rounds under a constellation that German media are already calling a potential "Schande von Kansas City", a repeat of the infamous 1982 disgrace. The current tournament format opens the door for a scenario where both sides, knowing a specific result would send them through at another team's expense, might not push for victory.…
Amoura out as Algeria face win-or-go-home clash with Jordan
Mohamed Amoura is done for the group stage. The striker picked up a thigh injury in training and will not feature again before the knockouts, if Algeria get there.…
Gouiri double rescues Algeria against Jordan, Austria showdown awaits
Algeria 2–1 Jordan on Monday, and it was Amine Gouiri who dragged your team back from the brink. Jordan scored first through a Nizar Al Rashdan header, and for a long stretch it looked like elimination was coming early.…
Gouiri and Benbouali fire Algeria past Jordan at the World Cup
Your team needed this. Algeria 2–1 Jordan in Group J, a first World Cup win since 2014.…
Amoura out as Algeria face must-win against Jordan
Algeria play Jordan Monday in their second Group J match, and the math is simple: lose and the knockout stage is gone. Argentina beat your team 3–0 in the opener, so a result here is non-negotiable.…
Messi hat-trick sinks Algeria, Jordan becomes a final
Lionel Messi scored all three. Argentina 3–0 Algeria in the World Cup opener, and your team had no answer.…
Algeria complain to FIFA after Messi hat-trick
Your federation is not letting this go. Algeria have filed an official complaint with FIFA over Lionel Messi's challenge during the World Cup opener.…
Algeria appeal Messi non-red card to FIFA
Your federation is not letting this go. Algeria have formally appealed to FIFA over refereeing decisions in the World Cup opener against Argentina, including the failure to send off Lionel Messi.…
Messi hat-trick and Zidane's son debut as Argentina beat Algeria
Algeria fell 0–3 to Argentina in Kansas City on Wednesday, undone by a Lionel Messi hat-trick in what was his 200th international appearance. Luca Zidane, son of Zinedine Zidane, started in goal for the Fennecs, the first Zidane to play at a World Cup in twenty years, with his father watching from the stands.…
Messi hat-trick sinks Algeria in World Cup opener
Your team opened their World Cup with a heavy defeat Tuesday night in Kansas City. Argentina won 3–0 in Group J, and Lionel Messi scored a hat-trick in his 200th international appearance.…
Messi hat-trick buries Algeria in World Cup opener
Your team walked into Kansas City and ran straight into history. Lionel Messi scored all three goals as Argentina beat Algeria 3–0 in the Group H opener.…
Luca Zidane set to start as Algeria open against Argentina
It starts Tuesday. Algeria face Argentina in Kansas City, and Lionel Messi plays his 200th cap for the world champions.…