Suspension threat looms over Algeria's star in FIFA World Cup 2026
Algeria national football team will conclude its group stage campaign in FIFA World Cup 2026 on Sunday with a match against Austria in Group C.
The Desert Warriors currently occupy third place in their group with 3 points from a 2-1 win over Jordan and a 0-3 loss to Argentina.
Only one player at risk of suspension
Only one player from Algeria's national team received a yellow card during the first two group stage matches in FIFA World Cup 2026.
The player in question is midfielder Ramiz Zerouki, who received a warning in the match against Jordan in the second round.
Algeria's chances of qualifying
The Arab team has several chances to qualify for the next round in FIFA World Cup 2026.
If they win against Austria, they will increase their points to 6, allowing them to occupy second place in Group C.
But if they draw, they will have 4 points, which would allow them to be among the best third-placed teams.
| Match | Date | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Algeria vs Jordan | 2026-06-03 | 2-1 |
| Algeria vs Austria | 2026-06-28 | - |
Crucial match
The match between Algeria and Austria will decide the fate of the team in FIFA World Cup 2026.
The team hopes to secure a spot in the round of 32 after their 2-1 win over Jordan in the second round.
It's worth noting that the team's last result was a 1-0 win against Netherlands on 2026-06-03.
And player M. Amoura is currently sidelined.
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