Algerian Radio
The national football team flew out on Sunday afternoon to the United States, where it will take part in the final phase of the 2026 World Cup, scheduled from June 11 to July 19 across the United States, Canada, and Mexico. The team carries the ambition of achieving a run that meets the expectations of an entire nation.
Before their departure, the Sahara Warriors were received at the headquarters of the Presidency of the Republic by the President of the Republic, Mr. Abdelmadjid Tebboune, who made a point to encourage them and offer his support ahead of this major global event.
A few hours earlier, Aïssa Mandi's teammates completed their final morning training session at the National Technical Center (CTN) in Sidi Moussa, in a focused and serene atmosphere.
The entire squad took part in this last rehearsal, including Ramy Bensebaïni and Hicham Boudaoui, who have now recovered from their respective injuries and are fully operational for the competition.
Once they arrive in the United States, the Sahara Warriors will set up their headquarters at the Rock Chalk Park sports complex, located in Lawrence in the Kansas City area, which will serve as the base camp for the Algerian national team during the tournament.
Before getting down to business, Algeria will play one last warm-up match against Bolivia overnight from June 10 to 11 in Kansas City (1:00 AM, Algerian time). This will serve as a final squad assessment for the coaching staff before the global adventure kicks off.
The Algerians will then kick off their campaign on June 17 with a high-stakes clash against the defending world champions, Argentina, at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City (2:00 AM, Algerian time), competing in Group J, which also features Austria and Jordan.
Returning to the global stage after a twelve-year absence, the Algerian national team hopes to write a new chapter in its history and validate the ambitions it has displayed since the beginning of its preparations, driven by a squad determined to rise to the challenge against the best nations on the planet.
