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The Algeria national football team departs for America to participate in World Cup 2026.
What happened?
The Algerian national football team delegation departed from Algeria on Sunday, heading to Kansas City, USA, to prepare for the 2026 World Cup finals in the USA, Mexico, and Canada.
Why does it matter?
Several government officials were present at the farewell ceremony for the players and members of the technical and administrative staff at Algiers International Airport, as the players boarded a private plane of the state-owned Algerian Airlines.
What comes next?
The Algerian national team will face Bolivia in a friendly match on Wednesday in Kansas City, the site of their residence in the United States, before starting their World Cup campaign against defending champions Argentina on June 17.
| Date | Match | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-28 | Algeria vs Austria | 3-3 |
The draw placed the Algerian national team, which is participating in the finals for the fifth time in its history, in Group 10 alongside Argentina, Jordan, and Austria.
Recent form
Last result: Algeria 3-3 Austria (2026-06-28). Recent form (last 5): 3W-1D-1L (DWLWW, most recent first).
