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Summary of Algeria’s National Football Team in Stockholm
On Sunday, the Algerian national football team arrived in Stockholm, gearing up for an upcoming friendly match against Sweden scheduled for Tuesday, June 10 at 6:00 PM local time at Strawberry Arena. The announcement was made by the Algerian Football Federation (FAF) on its official website.
Upon their arrival at Arlanda International Airport, the team received a warm welcome from M. Seddik Saoudi, Algeria’s ambassador to Sweden. Captain Riyad Mahrez led the players as they proceeded to their hotel for rest and to begin preparations for the match.
Unfortunately, the team will be missing key players, including Youcef Belaïli and Mohamed-Amine Tougaï, due to their commitments with ES Tunis at the Club World Cup taking place in the United States from June 15 to July 13. Another notable absence will be striker Mohamed-Amine Amoura, who is sidelined due to an injury sustained during a previous match against Rwanda. Medical examinations confirmed his injury, ruling him out of the match against Sweden.
The Algerian national team recently secured a victory in their last friendly, defeating Rwanda 2-0 at the Chahid Hamlaoui Stadium in Constantine. This match is part of their preparation for the resumption of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers set to begin in September. Currently, after the sixth round of qualifiers held in March, Algeria sits at the top of its group with 15 points, three points ahead of direct competitor Mozambique. The top team from each group qualifies directly for the World Cup, while the four best runners-up will enter intercontinental playoffs in hopes of securing a spot in the tournament.
This friendly match against Sweden serves as a crucial component in their campaign, aiming to maintain momentum and assess player fitness ahead of the critical qualifiers. With both seasoned players and potential new talent, the team looks to refine their strategies and build teamwork for the matches that lie ahead.
Key Points:
- Arrival in Stockholm: The national team arrived in Sweden on Sunday for a friendly against Sweden on June 10.
- Welcome: They were welcomed by Algeria’s ambassador to Sweden upon landing at Arlanda International Airport.
- Preparation: Led by captain Riyad Mahrez, players are preparing at their hotel.
- Injuries and Absences: Key players Youcef Belaïli and Mohamed-Amine Tougaï are absent due to Club World Cup duties; Mohamed-Amine Amoura is injured.
- Recent Victory: Algeria recently won a friendly match against Rwanda, scoring 2-0.
- World Cup Qualifiers: The matches serve as preparations for the upcoming 2026 World Cup qualifications, where Algeria currently leads their group.
This information summarizes the current status and preparations of the Algerian national football team as they approach their international friendly and the 2026 World Cup qualifying matches.
