Squad, line-ups and fixture schedule for the Algeria team in USA · Canada · Mexico

Rejected twice by Algeria's only elite academy because of his height, the Wolfsburg forward has become the Desert Foxes' talisman

France suffered a shock defeat against the Ivory Coast, while Spain was held to a draw by Iraq before the start of the World Cup in America

Netherlands Vs Algeria Highlights, International Friendly 2026: Algeria defeat Netherlands 1-0 through a late goal. Check real-time updates of the NED vs ALG exhibition match at the De Kuip in Rotterdam,

Hadj Moussa, who plays for Dutch club Feyenoord, struck a powerful shot into the far corner four minutes from time. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.

THE Netherlands’ 1-0 home defeat by Algeria in their World Cup warm-up on Wednesday was a wake-up call before they head to the US for next week’s tournament start, coach Ronald Koeman said. The North Africans snatched a late winner on the eve of the Dutch squad’s departure for New York,

The World Cup draw is usually about opponents. This one also created a sleep schedule. A new World Cup Fan Fatigue Index ranks all 48 national fanbases by how punishing their 2026 group stage looks away from the pitch.

Welcome to The Athletic’s 2026 World Cup tactical group guides, walking you through the key battles on the pitch, the players to look out for, and the fun facts to impress your friends ahead of the tournament.