Algeria have officially secured their place at the 2026 FIFA World Cup following a commanding 3-0 victory over Somalia. The Desert Foxes topped Group G with 22 points, winning seven of their nine qualifying matches and scoring 22 goals along the way.
This will mark Algeria’s sixth appearance at the World Cup, underlining their status as one of Africa’s top footballing nations. The qualification also sets the stage for Riyad Mahrez to feature in his second World Cup.