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Algeria qualifies for the World Cup for first time since 2014 after Mahrez inspires win
Algeria secured first place in Group G with 22 points from nine matches to qualify for their fifth World Cup, returning after missing the last two tournaments.
- On Thursday, Algeria national football team secured a 3-0 win over Somalia national football team at Miloud Hadefi Stadium, clinching first place in Group G and World Cup qualification since 2014.
- Despite being Somalia's home fixture, the match was staged at the Miloud Hadefi Olympic Complex in Algeria, where local fans witnessed the game rather than in Somalia.
- Riyad Mahrez, captain, assisted Mohamed Amoura’s goals in the sixth and 58th minutes and scored in the 19th to secure a 3-0 win at Miloud Hadefi Olympic Complex.
- Algeria is the fourth African side through, joining Morocco, Tunisia and Egypt among nine teams qualifying for the World Cup draw on Dec. 5 in Washington D.C.
- The result secures Algeria's spot in next year’s expanded tournament, marking their fifth World Cup appearance after 1982, 1986, 2010 and 2014, when they exited in the round of 16 to Germany.
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The Algerian team will return to a World Cup after 12 years, after 3-0 shooting to Somalia and confirming its place in the 2026 edition to be held in Mexico, the United States and Canada. Algerians became the fourth ranked team in Africa after Morocco, Tunisia and Egypt also did. In the image, Mohamed Amoura, who scored doublete, and Jaouen Hadjam celebrate their standings to the fair World Cup.
Sports - Riyad Mahrez shines as Algeria seal return to the World Cup
Twelve years later, Algeria are back at the World Cup. The Fennecs booked their ticket to the US, Canada, and Mexico by defeating Somalia 3–0. Algeria captain Riyad Mahrez scored one goal and provided two assists.
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Algeria qualifies for 2026 World Cup
Mohamed Amoura scored twice as Algeria beat Somalia 3-0 on Thursday to become the fourth qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup from Africa after Morocco, Tunisia and Egypt. The Wolfsburg striker volleyed a Riyad Mahrez cross into the net on six minutes, then the former Manchester City winger slammed a loose ball into the net midway through the opening half. Mahrez turned creator again on 57 minutes, setting up Amoura to stretch the lead to three goa…
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