As Rabat and Algiers compete for influence, closer ties with one now carry consequences for relations with the other.
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Switzerland remain unbeaten at the 2026 World Cup and will face either Colombia or Ghana in the next game.
Post-Hirak distrust, candidate exclusions and political apathy are expected to drive low turnout.
Algeria holds legislative elections amid debates over reform, turnout and political stability.
One of football’s biggest scandals changed the World Cup forever.
Arab fans have come together in New York to show support for all Arab teams at the World Cup.
Goals from Nadhir Benbouali and Amine Gouiri steer Algeria to a dramatic second-half comeback in Group J.
Hat-trick hero Lionel Messi back in action for Argentina as they look to take a huge step towards the knockout stages.
Argentina open defence of their World Cup crown with a Lionel Messi-inspired 3-0 win against Algeria at 2026 edition.
Superstar Lionel Messi is back for a sixth World Cup and leads Argentina into their group match debut against Algeria.
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