09.10.2025 23:22
In the 9th week of Group G of the World Cup Africa Qualifiers, Algeria, which defeated Somalia 3-0, earned the right to participate in the FIFA World Cup to be held in 2026.
In the 9th week of Group G of the World Cup African Qualifiers, Algeria visited Somalia.
THEY GUARANTEED THE WORLD CUP WITH 3 GOALS
Algeria won the match 3-0 with goals from Mohammed Amura in the 7th and 57th minutes, and Riyad Mahrez in the 19th minute, securing 3 points. With this result, Algeria increased its points to 22, guaranteeing the lead with one week remaining and securing a ticket to the World Cup.
NUMBER OF CONFIRMED PARTICIPATING COUNTRIES IS 20
The number of countries confirmed to participate in the organization has risen to 20. In addition to Algeria, Australia, Iran, Japan, Jordan, South Korea, Uzbekistan, New Zealand, Egypt, Morocco, Tunisia, Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Paraguay, and Uruguay have also guaranteed their places in the World Cup so far.
TO BE HELD IN THE USA AND MEXICO
The 2026 FIFA World Cup, hosted by the USA, Canada, and Mexico, will be held for the first time in history with the participation of 48 teams from June 11 to July 19, 2026. The hosts, the USA, Canada, and Mexico, will qualify directly for the World Cup.