Gianluca Prestianni will miss Argentina’s first two World Cup matches if he makes the final roster for this summer’s tournament in the United States, Canada and Mexico. FIFA announced on Wednesday that it had accepted UEFA’s request to apply the global ban to Prestianni for verbally abusing Real Madrid player Vinícius Júnior during a Champions…
The countdown to World Cup 2026 It’s on! Each day leading up to the tournament’s return to North America, Yahoo Sports will highlight an idea or moment that shows how great the world’s biggest sporting spectacle has become, even beyond the expanded field of this year’s global event. In 2014, Algeria reached the round of…
Exclusive Curtain call for 4 African players after the 2026 World Cup Mahrez and Mané/@BBC The World Cup will be the last international challenge for several African football stars. The 23rd edition of the world’s most prestigious tournament will take place from June 11 to July 19, 2026 in North America and will feature 48…
The complete schedule for the 2026 World Cup has been confirmed, with the times, dates and venues of the 104 matches already confirmed. FURTHER — Confirmed groups for the 2026 World Cup Now we know where you can watch each team play in the US, Canada and Mexico next summer and you can start making…
The second semi-final of this vibrant 2025 African Cup of Nations (AFCON) tournament will take place this afternoon when Nigeria takes on host country Morocco at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat. Both teams come undefeated to this great competition, but only Nigeria can boast an impeccable record after winning all five matches so…
Algeria: Oussama Benbot announces his international retirement (official) CAN 2025 – Algeria: Oussama Benbot ends his international career (official) The decision of Oussama Benbot has shocked the Algerian football scene. Demoted to third-choice goalkeeper behind Luca Zidane and Antonio MandreaThe international goalkeeper has officially announced his retirement from the national team through a press release….
CAF African Cup of Nations Algeria 1 – 0 Burkina Faso FT Riyad Mahrez is Algeria’s all-time top scorer in the African Cup of Nations with nine goals (Getty Images) Riyad Mahrez scored his third goal in two games at the African Cup of Nations, scoring from a penalty as Algeria beat Burkina Faso 1-0…
A few days after its debut at AFCON 2025, the Algerian team arrives at the tournament driven by a key indicator: the FIFA ranking. Quietly but surely, the Fennecs have climbed one place, ending 2025 ranked 34th in the world, a symbolic rise that highlights their renewed momentum, even though they have not claimed a…
Lionel Scaloni Algeria has been placed in Group J of the 2026 World Cup alongside current champions Argentina. After the draw ceremony, the Argentine coach praised the Fennecs. Algeria will be Argentina’s main rival in Group J of the 2026 World Cup. The Fennecs have already earned the praise of Lionel Scaloni. The Albiceleste coach…
