Riyad Marez, Getty Images 09 October 2025, 21:25

The Algeria team has secured the 2026 World Cup. In the match of the ninth round of the qualifying stage, the team under the direction of Vladimir Petkovich confidently won Somalia with a score of 3-0 and guaranteed the first place in her group ahead of schedule.

After this victory, the Algerians ahead of the closest pursuer – the Uganda national team – four points, which makes them unattainable for the tour before the completion of qualification.

For Algeria, this is the first exit to the World Cup since 2014. Then the team reached the 1/8 finals, where she gave way to the champions – the German national team.

Recall that the 2026 World Cup will be held in the United States, Canada and Mexico from June 11 to July 19. The tournament will be the first unidial with an extended format, which will participate in 48 national teams.