World Cup 2026 qualifiers / Algeria - Uganda: The Greens' starting eleven is out! (Official) | OneFootball

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·14 October 2025

World Cup 2026 qualifiers / Algeria - Uganda: The Greens' starting eleven is out! (Official)

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For this 10th and final matchday of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers, set to take place in the United States, Canada, and Mexico, Vladimir Petkovic has surprised everyone with his starting choices. Facing a Ugandan side still fighting for a historic qualification, the Cranes absolutely must win in Tizi Ouzou to have any hope of finishing among the best runners-up and reaching the playoffs. The Algerian coach has opted for an unexpected lineup.

Here is Algeria's starting XI against Uganda:


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Goalkeeper: Zidane

Defenders: Belghali - Mandi - Bensebaini - Hadjam

Midfielders: Zorgane - Boudaoui - Maza

Forwards: Mahrez - Amoura - Gouiri

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