ALGERIA

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Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni faces 'big' striker selection call vs Austria

Argentina returned to training ahead of their second 2026 FIFA World Cup Group J match with coach Lionel Scaloni facing another important decision in attack after his side opened the tournament with a convincing 3-0 victory over Algeria.

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Algeria captain Mandi praises 'ruthless' Lionel Messi after loss to Argentina

Algeria defender and captain Aissa Mandi has heaped praise on hat-trick hero Lionel Messi following the 3-0 defeat to Argentina in Kansas City on Wednesday.

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Lionel Messi scores first FIFA World Cup hat-trick as Argentina cruise past Algeria

Argentina launched their World Cup title defence in emphatic fashion, with captain Lionel Messi producing a historic hat-trick in a commanding victory over Algeria at the Kansas City Stadium.

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Algeria extend contract of head coach Vladimir Petkovic ahead of World Cup opener

Algeria received a boost ahead of their FIFA World Cup opener against Argentina after Vladimir Petkovic extended his contract as head coach until July 2028.

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Algeria 'stun' Netherlands in World Cup warm-up match in Rotterdam

Anis Hadj Moussa scored a superb late winner as Algeria stunned the Netherlands 1-0 in Rotterdam, ending the Dutch side's 10-match unbeaten run ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

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Nabil Bentaleb recalled to Algeria squad for 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign

Algeria have recalled Nabil Bentaleb for their 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign, the midfielder set to join the national team for the first time since October 2025.

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