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Algeria's World Cup 2026 qualification hopes remain alive with potential path to knockout stage on three points
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Algeria's national football team maintains its chances of qualifying for the 2026 World Cup round of 16 following a 2-1 victory against Jordan. This win, securing three points, could potentially allow Algeria to advance as one of the best third-placed teams across all groups. Algerian supporters are now calculating various scenarios for qualification, especially with their next match against Austria scheduled for June 28 in Kansas City. For Algeria to qualify with only three points, given their unfavorable goal difference of -2, specific outcomes in other groups are necessary. In Group A, a draw or loss for South Africa against South Korea would be beneficial. Similarly, in Group E, if Ecuador does not defeat Germany, and Cura莽ao does not beat Ivory Coast, it would remove potential threats from third-placed teams. Group G scenarios include Iran losing to Egypt and Belgium simultaneously beating New Zealand. In Group H, an Uruguay defeat against Spain, or a draw or loss for Saudi Arabia against Cape Verde, would also aid Algeria's qualification. The Fennecs enter the final matchday with one win and one loss, having recovered from an initial 0-3 defeat against Argentina. Their victory over Jordan on June 23, with second-half goals from Benbouali and Gouiri, was crucial in keeping their World Cup aspirations alive.
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