Algeria came behind to beat Jordan 2-1 in a World Cup Group J game on Monday, eliminating the Asian debutants from the tournament.

Algeria beat Jordan in World Cup group game

Lionel Messi's Argentina and Kylian Mbappe's France, the two teams who contested a thrilling World Cup final four years ago, roar into the 2026 tournament on Tuesday.

Heavyweights Argentina and France start World Cup quests

Algeria stunned the Netherlands 1–0 in Rotterdam on Wednesday evening in a World Cup warm-up match, just a week before the 2026 tournament kicks off in North America.

Algeria sucker-punch Netherlands in World Cup warm-up

The Ivorians have the makings of a team that could be a force for some time to come in the African game, with exciting talent in both defence and up front, balanced by an experienced midfield.

Road to 2026: A closer look at Africa's World Cup hopefuls

Morocco set a new standard for Africa when they reached the semifinals of the World Cup in Qatar in 2022, the furthest any team from the continent had gone in the global showpiece tournament.

Could this be Africa’s best ever World Cup in 2026?

Algeria goalkeeper Luca Zidane is a doubt for the World Cup after suffering a jaw and chin fracture while playing for his club Granada in Spain's second tier.

Algeria's Luca Zidane doubt for World Cup after jaw fracture

Algerian players Luca Zidane and Rafik Belghali have been banned for two and four matches respectively for their part in ugly scenes following a quarterfinal defeat to Nigeria at the African Cup of Nations.

Algeria's Zidane and Belghali banned over Nigeria AFCON scuffle

Violent confrontations at the conclusion of two of the Africa Cup of Nations quarterfinals at the weekend are to be investigated with possible sanctions to be imposed, the Confederation of African Football said.

CAF to investigate post-match violence at Africa Cup of Nations

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