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The Algeria national football team wins in the FIFA World Cup 2026 after Nadhir Benbouali's goal in the Jordan vs Algeria match.
What happened in the match?
The striker Nadhir Benbouali scored the first goal for Algeria in the current edition of the World Cup, taking advantage of a corner kick executed by captain Riyad Mahrez, making the score 1-1.
Why does this matter for Algeria?
With this goal, Algeria left the list of teams that have not scored yet in the World Cup, which currently includes 4 teams: Ecuador, Haiti, Panama, and Turkey.
What comes next?
The Algeria national football team will face the Austria national team in the next round of the group stage of the FIFA World Cup 2026 on June 28, 2026.
| Match | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands vs Algeria | 2026-06-03 | 0-1 |
| Algeria vs Austria | 2026-06-28 | - |
The Algeria national football team is currently without injured players, except for M. Amoura who is suffering from an injury.
Historical background
Benbouali became the second substitute player from Algeria to score in the World Cup, after Abdelmoumene Djabou who scored against Germany in the round of 16 of the 2014 World Cup on June 30.
The Algeria national football team is considered one of the potential champions in the FIFA World Cup 2026, after winning the first match against the Netherlands with a score of 1-0.
The Algeria national football team will face strong challenges in the upcoming rounds, but with talented players like Nadhir Benbouali and Riyad Mahrez, they are among the best in the tournament.
