{"id":11491,"date":"2025-03-24T17:24:37","date_gmt":"2025-03-24T16:24:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dzwatch.dz\/?p=11491"},"modified":"2026-09-04T05:33:01","modified_gmt":"2026-09-04T04:33:01","slug":"2026-world-cup-qualifiers-algeria-intensifies-training-ahead-of-crucial-clash-against-mozambique","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dzwatch.dz\/?p=11491","title":{"rendered":"2026 World Cup Qualifiers: Algeria Intensifies Training Ahead of Crucial Clash Against Mozambique"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Algiers<\/strong> \u2013 The Algerian national <a class=\"dzsl-auto-link dzsl-external\" data-dzsl=\"external\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fifa.com\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">football<\/a> team has ramped up its training sessions at the <strong>Sidi Moussa Technical Center<\/strong>, as they prepare for their decisive <strong>Group G World Cup qualifier<\/strong> against <strong>Mozambique<\/strong>, scheduled for <strong>Tuesday at 22:00<\/strong> at the <strong>Hussein A\u00eft Ahmed Stadium<\/strong> in Tizi Ouzou.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">According to a statement from the <strong>Algerian Football Federation (FAF)<\/strong>, the <strong>&#8220;Greens&#8221;<\/strong> held an intensive tactical training session on Sunday evening, with <strong>all players present<\/strong>, except for <strong>Mohamed Far\u00e8s<\/strong>, who continues to follow a personalized rehabilitation program.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Petkovic Finalizing Tactical Plan<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">National coach <strong>Vladimir Petkovic<\/strong> used the session to fine-tune his tactical setup for the critical encounter, which could determine the fate of Group G\u2019s top spot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This afternoon, the Algerian squad will <strong>travel to Tizi Ouzou<\/strong>, where they will conduct one final training session later in the evening on the main pitch of the <strong>Hussein A\u00eft Ahmed Stadium<\/strong>\u2014the venue that will host tomorrow&#8217;s high-stakes match.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Group G Standings and Stakes<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a class=\"dzsl-auto-link dzsl-internal\" data-dzsl=\"internal\" href=\"https:\/\/dzwatch.dz\/?cat=1\">Algeria<\/a> currently leads <strong>Group G<\/strong> with <strong>12 points and a +6 goal difference<\/strong>, tied with Mozambique who also have <strong>12 points<\/strong>, but trailing on goal difference (+3). <strong>Guinea<\/strong> sits in third with <strong>7 points<\/strong>, followed by <strong>Botswana<\/strong> and <strong>Uganda<\/strong> (6 points each), while <strong>Somalia<\/strong> lags behind with just <strong>1 point<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Other fixtures in the group\u2019s sixth round include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Guinea vs. Uganda<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Botswana vs. Somalia<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Path to World Cup 2026<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Only the <strong>top team from each of the nine African qualifying groups<\/strong> will earn <strong>direct qualification to the <a class=\"dzsl-auto-link dzsl-internal\" data-dzsl=\"internal\" href=\"https:\/\/dzwatch.dz\/?p=69926\">2026 FIFA World Cup<\/a><\/strong>, set to be held across the <strong>USA, Canada, and Mexico<\/strong>. Meanwhile, the <strong>four best second-placed teams<\/strong> will enter <strong>continental playoffs<\/strong>, with a chance to reach an <strong>intercontinental play-off<\/strong>, offering one final path to the world\u2019s biggest football tournament.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With qualification hanging in the balance and home advantage in Tizi Ouzou, the <strong><a class=\"dzsl-auto-link dzsl-internal\" data-dzsl=\"internal\" href=\"https:\/\/dzwatch.dz\/?p=69974\">Desert Warriors<\/a><\/strong> are fully focused on securing a decisive victory and maintaining their lead in the group.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Written by: Nor Eleslam \u2013 DZWatch.dz<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Algiers \u2013 The Algerian national football team has ramped up its training sessions at the Sidi Moussa Technical Center, as they prepare for their decisive Group G World Cup qualifier against Mozambique, scheduled for Tuesday at 22:00 at the Hussein A\u00eft Ahmed Stadium in Tizi Ouzou. 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