The UAE national team prepares for a crucial match against Oman in the 2026 World Cup playoff, aiming to win both matches to secure direct qualification from Doha. The first match will take place on Saturday at Jassim Bin Hamad Stadium amid enthusiastic fan support.

Algeria officially qualified for the World Cup after a 3-0 win over Somalia in the penultimate round of African qualifiers, securing first place with 22 points.

The Algerian national football team qualified for the 2026 World Cup after a 3-0 win over Somalia in the ninth round of African qualifiers, securing their fifth-ever World Cup appearance.

Algeria qualified for the 2026 World Cup for the fifth time, becoming the 20th team to qualify for the tournament to be held in the United States, Canada, and Mexico from June 11 to July 19, 2026.

Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune congratulated the 'Desert Warriors' on qualifying for the 2026 World Cup, expressing the joy of the Algerian people. Algeria is the fourth North African team to qualify after Tunisia, Morocco, and Egypt.

On Thursday, October 9, 2025, Egyptian sports news highlighted the decision of the national team’s technical staff to exclude Mohamed Salah from the Guinea-Bissau match, preparations by Al-Ittihad Alexandria for Al-Ahly, and transfer news involving Al-Ahly and Zamalek players.

Algeria qualified for the 2026 World Cup after beating Somalia 3-0 in Oran, led by Riyad Mahrez who assisted two goals and scored one. Algeria now leads Group 7 with 22 points.

Algeria qualified for the World Cup for the fifth time after beating Somalia 3-0 in Oran during the African qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup, led by Riyad Mahrez.

Algeria qualified for the FIFA World Cup for the fifth time after a 3-0 win over Somalia in Oran during the African qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup. Riyad Mahrez played a key role with two assists and one goal.

The Algerian national football team qualified for the 2026 World Cup after a 3-0 win over Somalia in the qualifiers, marking their return after missing the last two tournaments.