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Saudi Arabia - Algeria: Which channels and what time?

Saudi Arabia - Algeria: Which channels and what time to watch the match?

On Tuesday, November 18, Algeria will play their second and final friendly of the month in Jeddah against Saudi Arabia—a pivotal clash in their preparations for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. After a convincing 3-1 victory over Zimbabwe, Vladimir Petkovic’s men now face an opponent of a completely different caliber. Having qualified for the 2026 World Cup and coming off a prestigious 1-0 win against Ivory Coast last Friday, Hervé Renard’s side approach this fixture brimming with renewed confidence and formidable tactical discipline.

Missing several key players—Luca Zidane, Ramy Bensebaïni, Farès Chaïbi, Hicham Boudaoui, Mohamed Tougaï, and Amine Amoura—Algeria will take on this test with a depleted squad, but one that remains determined.

reminding everyone that this fixture should serve as a benchmark just a month before the CAN kicks off.

An opponent that punishes every mistake

Facing a Saudi side that hasn’t lost a home friendly since March 2023, the task ahead looks tricky. Hervé Renard’s squad, who have qualified for three consecutive World Cups, remain renowned for their intensity, discipline, and ability to outwit higher-ranked opponents.

well aware that this duel should give him a clear picture of his squad’s true state. The coach is expected to field a starting eleven much closer to his preferred lineup, providing a real test of his players’ resilience in a hostile environment.

Saudi Arabia - Algeria: Channels, kick-off time, and key stakes

If you don’t want to miss a second of this friendly between Saudi Arabia and Algeria at Prince Abdullah Al-Faisal Stadium, here are all the channels broadcasting the match:

Kick-off time:

5:30 p.m. (Algerian time)

Channels:

ENTV

TV 6

STC TV

Far more than just a friendly, this clash is the final dress rehearsal before the definitive squad list for CAN 2025 is announced. With places up for grabs, last chances to impress, and absences to manage, this encounter could weigh heavily in Petkovic’s final decisions. The Desert Foxes, gaining momentum, know that a strong result on Saudi soil would send a powerful message to their future opponents.