World Cup 2026 - Algeria: Mahrez in the starting lineup for the decisive match against Botswana

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·4 settembre 2025

World Cup 2026 - Algeria: Mahrez in the starting lineup for the decisive match against Botswana

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Tonight, Algeria faces Botswana in the 7th round of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers. The Fennecs' starting XI has been revealed.

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Sitting atop Group G with 15 points from six matches, Algeria hosts Botswana this Thursday evening in the seventh round of World Cup 2026 qualifiers. Vladimir Petkovic's squad can move one step closer to the United States, Canada, and Mexico tonight with a victory. This win is crucial, as Mozambique—who will take on Uganda tomorrow at 6 p.m.—remain just three points behind the Fennecs in the standings.

Here's Algeria’s official starting lineup against Botswana, featuring Riyad Mahrez: Guendouz - Atal, Mandi, Tougaï, Bensebaïni - Bentaleb, Boudaoui, Aouar - Mahrez, Gouiri, Amoura

Botswana's official starting lineup: Botswana: Phoko - Velaphi, Kopelang, Gaolaolwe, Johnson - Modingwane, Mohutsiwa - Sesinyi, Baruti, Seakanyeng - Orebonye