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Switzerland secured their first knockout win at a FIFA World Cup in 72 years, defeating Algeria 2-0 in Vancouver. Goalscorer Dan Ndoye and defender Manuel Akanji reflect on the historic achievement and look ahead to the Round of 16.
Algeria captain Riyad Mahrez has retired from international football following a 2-0 World Cup loss to Switzerland. The 35-year-old ends his 12-year career with 120 caps and 40 goals, second all-time in both categories for Algeria.
Switzerland beat Algeria to secure a spot in the World Cup Round of 16. The match saw a strong performance from the Swiss team.
Switzerland defeated Algeria 2-0 in Vancouver, ending an 88-year wait for a World Cup knockout stage victory. Goals from Ndoye and Embolo secured the historic win.
Algeria and Austria played a dramatic 3-3 draw in the 2026 World Cup group stage, sending both teams through and eliminating Iran. Conspiracy theories of a fixed result emerged, but both managers strongly denied any collusion.
Argentina won their group and advanced to the Round of 32 alongside Austria and Algeria. Jordan have been eliminated from the tournament.
Algeria will play Switzerland in the World Cup Round of 32. A poll of over 96,000 votes shows 56% favor Switzerland to advance, while 44% back Algeria.
Algeria captain Riyad Mahrez was awarded FIFA Man of the Match for his performance in the friendly against Austria.
Algeria and Austria both secured progression to the knockout stage of the FIFA World Cup after sharing the points in their final group match.
Austria scored a dramatic late equaliser against Algeria in a 3-3 draw, securing both teams' progression to the World Cup knockout stages and eliminating Iran from Group J.
Algeria and Austria both scored injury-time goals in a 3-3 draw, securing qualification from Group J into the last 32 of the FIFA World Cup.
Austria and Algeria both advanced to the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32 after a dramatic 3-3 draw in Group J. Sasa Kalajdzic scored a last-gasp equalizer to send Austria through as runners-up, while Algeria progressed as one of the best third-placed teams.
Jordan and Algeria conclude the second round of Group J in the FIFA World Cup qualifiers. The match was broadcast on FIFA's official platform.
Algeria mounted a late comeback to defeat debutants Jordan and keep their World Cup knockout hopes alive in San Francisco.
BBC Sport Africa has selected 10 of the continent's most memorable World Cup kits, from Zaire's bold 1974 shirt to Nigeria's iconic 1994 away jersey. Readers are invited to vote for their all-time favourite.
Lionel Messi scored his first World Cup hat-trick to lead Argentina to a 3-0 win over Algeria, becoming the first player to feature at six World Cups and equaling the record for most World Cup goals.
Lawrence, Kansas, population 100,000, has adopted Algeria as its home team for the World Cup. The city held 'Soccer 101' classes, created art installations, and residents even host Algerian fans, reflecting a powerful cross-cultural connection.
A seat is left empty at every France World Cup match to highlight the case of Christophe Gleizes, a French sports journalist imprisoned in Algeria since 2025 on terrorism charges. His mother and fellow journalists campaign for his release.
