Tag: World Cup 2026 (Page 58 of 61)

Algeria face contract talks with Vladimir Petković over salary demands

Negotiations between the Algerian Football Federation and national team coach Vladimir Petković have become increasingly delicate as discussions over a...

Senegal set for high-stakes World Cup preparation camp in United States

Senegal have confirmed their preparation programme for the 2026 World Cup, with the national team set to travel to the...

Kalidou Koulibaly injury sparks major uncertainty for Senegal’s World Cup plans

Senegal coach Pape Thiaw is facing difficult decisions ahead of the announcement of his 26-man squad for the World Cup,...

Madjid Bougherra explains Achref Abada’s rise in Algeria squad

Algeria’s assistant national team coach Madjid Bougherra has revealed how defender Achref Abada transformed himself from a little-used squad player...

World Cup 2026: FIFA tests bold new player entrance format

FIFA is exploring a new approach to how players are introduced at the 2026 World Cup as it seeks to...

Adil Boulbina targets Algeria success after challenging first season abroad

Adil Boulbina says he is ready to “do everything” to make Algerian supporters proud if he earns a call-up to...

Luca Zidane returns to training as Algeria World Cup hopes receive boost

Luca Zidane has resumed individual training with Granada CF after missing the club’s last two matches due to injury, offering...

Morocco confirm three friendly matches ahead of 2026 World Cup

Morocco will play three international friendly matches as part of preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with the Atlas...

Morocco defender Nayef Aguerd steps up recovery ahead of 2026 World Cup

Moroccan international Nayef Aguerd has begun a specialised rehabilitation programme at the Mohammed VI Football Complex in Maâmoura as he...

Egypt wonderkid Hamza Abdelkarim pushing for 2026 World Cup place

Egyptian teenager Hamza Abdelkarim is increasingly being discussed as a possible option for Egypt’s squad at the 2026 World Cup...

Pape Thiaw names expanded Senegal squad ahead of 2026 World Cup

Senegal head coach Pape Thiaw has taken a major step in his preparations for the 2026 World Cup by submitting...

Vladimir Petkovic names expanded preliminary squad ahead of 2026 World Cup

Algeria head coach Vladimir Petkovic has revealed an expanded preliminary squad for the 2026 World Cup just hours before the...

Ibrahim Maza backs Algeria to shine at 2026 World Cup

Algerian midfielder Ibrahim Maza has expressed strong belief that his national team can compete at the highest level ahead of...

Morocco move to secure Ayyoub Bouaddi ahead of 2026 World Cup

Morocco are preparing to include highly rated midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi in their plans for the 2026 World Cup as the...

Algeria: Melvin Mastil endures difficult comeback as Stade Nyonnais suffer heavy defeat

Algerian goalkeeper Melvin Mastil returned to competitive action on Friday after several weeks out injured, but his comeback ended painfully...

Senegal football officials denied US visas ahead of 2026 World Cup

Several senior Senegalese football officials have had their visa applications rejected by United States authorities ahead of preparations for the...

Ivorian forward Bazoumana Touré targets 2026 World Cup spot

Hoffenheim forward Bazoumana Touré has set his sights firmly on the 2026 World Cup, declaring his ambition to represent Ivory...

Algerian defender Kévin Guitoun targets World Cup return after Charleroi form

Algerian defender Kévin Guitoun believes his recent form at Royal Charleroi has put him back in contention for a place...

Luca Zidane injury boost brings renewed hope for Algeria’s World Cup plans

Luca Zidane is expected to return to action within weeks after undergoing surgery for a facial injury, raising hopes he...

Algeria call-up row turns heated as Yacine Adli faces criticism

Yacine Adli’s renewed desire to represent Algeria has triggered a strong backlash, with critics questioning both his motives and the...