World Cup (Q) – Somalia-Algeria: Petkovic's starting XI revealedWorld Cup qualifiers – Somalia-Algeria: Petkovic's starting XI revealedIt's now official: the Algerian national team has announced i...
World Cup (Q) – Somalia-Algeria: Petkovic's starting XI revealed
World Cup qualifiers – Somalia-Algeria: Petkovic's starting XI revealed
It's now official: the Algerian national team has announced its starting XI to face Somalia at the Miloud Hadefi Stadium in Oran, as part of the 9th round of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers, set to take place in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Head coach Vladimir Petkovic has finalized his lineup, making a few bold choices that are sure to shape this decisive clash.
The starting XI for Algeria against Somalia:
Midfielders: Boudaoui - Bentaleb - Chaibi
Forwards: Amoura - Bounedjah - Mahrez (C)
Starting XI | التشكيلة الأساسية
— Équipe d'Algérie de football (@LesVerts) October 9, 2025
معًا من أجل العودة إلى المونديال 🌍💪#LesVerts⭐⭐ | #123vivalAlgérie🇩🇿 pic.twitter.com/FwuzBU4JEs
There is only one goal for the Fennecs: secure all three points and officially book their ticket to the 2026 World Cup. Having missed the last two editions, Algeria is determined to return to football’s grandest stage after the heartbreaking disappointment against Cameroon in 2022—a playoff that remains etched in every fan’s memory.
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