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Summary of Algeria’s National Football Team Preparations for the World Cup 2026 Qualifiers
The Algerian national football team is gearing up for the qualification rounds of the 2026 World Cup, scheduled to take place in the United States, Mexico, and Canada. On Thursday evening, Sports Minister Walid Sadi conveyed exciting news about an upcoming friendly match against Sweden. This match is set to occur on June 10th in Stockholm, as a crucial part of both teams’ preparations for the final stretch of the World Cup qualifiers.
During a press conference held at the Mohamed Boudiaf Olympic Complex, Minister Sadi confirmed that an agreement has been finalized with the Swedish Football Federation to host this friendly encounter, which coincides with the FIFA window dedicated to international friendlies. This match will enable both nations to strengthen their squads ahead of the critical remaining fixtures in their qualifying campaigns.
In addition to facing Sweden, Minister Sadi also mentioned that Algeria is actively seeking another opponent for a second friendly match against an African team during the same month. This strategy aims to provide the Algerian squad with ample practice and competitive experience before the upcoming qualifiers.
Algeria has already secured its spot in the 2026 African Cup of Nations (AFCON), showing promising form in the World Cup qualification rounds. Recently, the team achieved a significant victory against Mozambique, winning 5-1, which positioned them at the top of Group G with 15 points. This victory was not only a boost in morale but also a crucial step toward securing their place in the World Cup.
The qualifiers will resume in September, with Algeria preparing to host Botswana during the 7th matchday, slated to occur between the 1st and 9th of that month. As the qualifying rounds progress, the top team from each of the nine groups will earn direct entry to the World Cup finals, while the four best-performing second-place teams will compete in a playoff tournament organized by the African Football Confederation (CAF). The winner of this playoff will then earn a chance to compete in an additional FIFA intercontinental playoff.
With these developments, the Algerian national team is poised to make a serious run at qualifying for the World Cup, building on their existing successes in the region and preparing rigorously to face both international and continental rivals in the months to come. The forthcoming friendly matches against Sweden and potentially another African side will be integral in shaping the team’s performance and synergy as they approach the crucial final phases of the World Cup qualification journey.
