Algeria hosts Somalia in qualifying for the 2026 World Cup this Thursday (5 p.m.). Here is all the essential information on this match.
Already projected for the African Cup of Nations, Algeria begins its qualifying campaign for the 2026 World Cup this Thursday, with the reception of Somalia at the Nelson Mandela Stadium in Algiers.
A meeting that the Fennecs will approach with squad management planned for these upcoming deadlines, as Djamel Belmadi underlined. “We are moving towards the squad that I consider to be the best at the moment. Between Somalia and Mozambique, there will be changes in the teams due to the delay and travel. I have an idea of the team that we will present at the CAN, but focus on these qualifiers. »
Like Morocco, Ivory Coast, Senegal and Cameroon, Algeria hopes to have a quiet journey in this campaign, like all the big names on the continent. Opposite, Somalia, 196th nation in the FIFA rankings, should have difficulty resisting the strike force of the Greens.
The composition of Algeria
Mandrea – Atal, Mandi, Tougai, Larouci – Zerrouki, Chaïbi, Aouar – Mahrez, Bounedjah, Gouiri.
Where to watch the game ?
This qualifying match for the 2026 World Cup between Algeria and Somalia will be followed live streaming on the L’Équipe website, lequipe.fr, via Espace TV. The match will also be broadcast on the L’Equipe live 3 channel.
