2026 World Cup (Q): Two setbacks for Algeria ahead of Guinea clash

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·5 September 2025

2026 World Cup (Q): Two setbacks for Algeria ahead of Guinea clash

But while Algeria has consolidated its position at the top of Group G, not everything is positive. The Fennecs will be without defender Ramy Bensebaïni and their hero Bounedjah—who netted a brace, including the dramatic 96th-minute winner. Both players are suspended for the next match due to yellow card accumulation. Bensebaïni had already picked up a booking on Matchday 2, and Bounedjah was cautioned on the fourth.