World Cup 2026 qualifiers: Algeria vs Botswana, probable line-ups

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·4 settembre 2025

World Cup 2026 qualifiers: Algeria vs Botswana, probable line-ups

The likely line-ups for the Algeria vs Botswana match

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Algeria will host Botswana this Thursday, September 4, starting at 19:00 GMT as part of Matchday 7 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers.

For this clash against the Zebras, Vladimir Petković will have to make do without defenders Jaouen Hadjam and Rayan Aït-Nouri. The likely replacements are Youcef Atal and Naoufel Khacef.

Here are the probable line-ups for Algeria vs Botswana:

Algeria: Guendouz - Atal, Mandi, Bensebaini, Khacef - Boudaoui, Bentaleb, Aouar - Mahrez, Gouiri, Amoura.

Botswana: Phoko - Velaphi, Kopelang, Gaolaolwe, Johnson - Mohutsiwa, Baruti - Setsile, Boy, Ditsele - Orebonye.

Winners in the first leg (1-3) last March, the Fennecs are eager to repeat their success and further strengthen their grip at the top of the qualification group. Botswana, currently third, are fighting for their last chance.