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Morocco beat Algeria in the dying moments to win Women's Africa Cup of Nations clash

In a match with so much at stake, Morocco beat Algeria 1-0 thanks to a goal scored in the 86th minute by Sanaa Mssoudy, securing the win at the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations clash on home soil. The Atlas Lionesses, having already beaten Kenya on the opening day, are the sole leaders of Group A and well on their way to qualifying for the quarter-finals.

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Senegal bounce back from opening game defeat with narrow win over Kenya at WAFCON

Senegal secured a narrow 1-0 victory over Kenya thanks to a goal from FC Metz striker Seynabou Mbengue, scored on the half-hour mark. Following their opening defeat to Algeria, Senegal bounced back to claim three crucial points in their bid to finish in the top two of Group A and qualify for the quarter-finals of the 2026 Africa Cup of Nations.

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Morocco and Algeria playing down tension ahead of politically charged clash at WAFCON

It's a fixture determined by the luck of the draw, but one that geopolitics is watching closely. In a frosty bilateral climate since 2021, Morocco and Algeria are battling for first place in Group A of the 2026 WAFCON in Rabat. Faced with media and symbolic pressure, players and coaches are sticking to a strict message: keep the focus on football.

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Morocco thrash Kenya in their opening match of the women's 2026 Africa Cup of Nations

Eager for revenge after losing to Nigeria in the final of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, which was also held in Morocco, the Atlas Lionesses secured a resounding 4-0 victory in their opening match of the 2026 Africa Cup of Nations against Kenya. At the Prince Moulay Hassan Stadium in Rabat, it was a one-sided affair, seeing Morocco top Group A ahead of Algeria, who had beaten Senegal 2-0 earlier in the evening.

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Algeria get off to a perfect start at CAN 2026 with dominant win over Senegal

A successful debut for Algeria, who claimed a 2-0 victory over Senegal in the opening match of the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations. The Greens took the lead with a penalty in the first half and sealed the win at the very end of the game thanks to a goal from former Nantes player, now signed with Washington Spirit for a record fee, Melissa Bethi.

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Kautar Azraf: The Barcelona prodigy who could shine for Morocco at WAFCON 2026

Morocco kicks off their Women's Africa Cup of Nations campaign on Sunday evening against Kenya at the Moulay El Hassan Stadium in Rabat, just a few hours after the opening match between Algeria and Senegal. Among the 26 Atlas Lionesses selected by Jorge Vilda, one of the youngest players is drawing particular attention: Kautar Azraf, an 18-year-old striker for Barcelona’s reserve team, who will experience her very first major tournament with the senior squad.

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Fixtures, results, schedule: All you need to know about the ongoing Women's Africa Cup of Nations

The 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations kicked off on Sunday with Algeria and Morocco starting their Group A campaigns with wins over Senegal and Kenya, respectively.

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Algeria coach Petkovic admits team were punished for mistakes against Switzerland

Algeria coach Vladimir Petkovic said his side had been made ⁠to pay heavily for their mistakes as they slumped to a 2-0 defeat by Switzerland on Thursday that ‌saw them exit the World Cup in the round of 32.

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Dan Ndoye wants more with Switzerland after historic victory over Algeria

Switzerland goalscorer Dan Ndoye was happy that his side broke an 88-year wait for a knockout win at a World Cup, but insisted his side wanted more after their 2-0 victory over Algeria on Wednesday in Vancouver.

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World Cup highlights: Spain impress as Ronaldo & Ramos send Portugal to Round of 16

Spain stood out with an attractive, attacking style of play against Austria, beating them 3-0. Cristiano Ronaldo led Portugal’s comeback against Croatia to win 2-1. Switzerland defeated Algeria 2-0.

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Johan Manzambi continues to light up World Cup as Switzerland march on

At every World Cup, players come along to light up the tournament, making a name for themselves on the biggest stage - Johan Manzambi is the next in a long line of greats after his star turn against Algeria during Switzerland’s 2-0 victory in Vancouver.

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Embolo and Ndoye fire Switzerland into last 16 against abject Algeria

Switzerland advanced to the last 16 of the FIFA World Cup (WC) after earning a 2-0 win over Algeria at BC Place, in the first-ever competitive H2H meeting between the two nations.

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Familiar faces to reunite as Algeria coach Petkovic faces former employers

Switzerland will face a team that knows them well when they meet Algeria in ⁠their World Cup last 32 on Thursday, with the North Africans coached by Vladimir Petkovic - the man who guided the Swiss national team ‌for seven years.

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Drama at the death as Austria and Algeria claim last knockout places with six-goal draw

Algeria and Austria played out an exhilarating 3-3 draw, with both sides netting in stoppage time, ensuring both nations advanced from Group J into the FIFA World Cup (WC) Round of 32, with Das Nationalteam qualifying from the group stage for the first time since the 1954 finals.

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Rangnick dismisses concerns Austria and Algeria will play to lose

Austria coach Ralf Rangnick insisted his team will try to beat Algeria, brushing aside any comparisons with the "Disgrace of Gijon" at the 1982 World Cup.

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Algeria bounce back from Messi mauling to show signs of life at World Cup

After being on the wrong end of a Lionel Messi ⁠hat-trick in their World Cup opener against Argentina, Algeria had to wait nearly a week to showcase their talents with ‌an impressive fightback against Jordan.

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Jordan coach Sellami admits his team's inexperience might have cost them at World Cup

Jordan coach Jamal Sellami said ⁠his players' inexperience may have cost them in a 2-1 defeat by ‌Algeria at San Francisco Bay Area Stadium on ‌Monday, but he was proud of ‌their World Cup campaign despite their early ‌exit.

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Algeria score twice late on for first World Cup win in 12 years as Jordan eliminated

Algeria came from a goal down to beat Jordan 2-1 in 2026 FIFA World Cup Group J at the San Francisco Bay Area Stadium, knocking out the Asian nation on their maiden participation in the competition as a result.

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How Lionel Messi and Argentina battled to an important World Cup win over Austria

All eyes were understandably on Lionel Messi after his hat-trick in Argentina's opening game against Algeria.

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World Cup LIVE: Jordan eliminated from World Cup after Algeria comeback win

As the second round of group games reaches its penultimate day, two poster boys of the tournament take to the pitch: Lionel Messi's Argentina face Austria, and Kylian Mbappe's France take on Iraq, with both nations looking to secure qualification to the knockout stage before the final round of fixtures.

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Olwan claims Jordan team 'will be better' in high-stakes Algeria match

Jordan against Algeria might not seem like a mouthwatering World Cup clash⁠, but a lot could be riding on the Group J game in California that may turn out to be rich in jeopardy with ‌implications for all four teams.

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Algeria lodge appeal to FIFA over refereeing display in defeat to Argentina

Algeria have lodged a complaint about alleged poor refereeing during their 3-0 ⁠World Cup defeat by Argentina this week, a source with direct knowledge of the matter told Reuters on Friday.

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Striker dilemma for Scaloni as Argentina look to build momentum

Argentina returned to training with Lionel Scaloni facing fresh ⁠selection dilemmas after the holders opened their World Cup campaign with a 3-0 win over Algeria, as competition for ‌the striker role again pits Lautaro Martinez against Julian Alvarez.

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Aissa Mandi admits ruthless Lionel Messi was too good for Algeria in World Cup defeat

Algeria national team captain Aissa Mandi has conceded hat-trick hero Lionel Messi made the difference during their 2026 FIFA World Cup opener against Argentina at Kansas City Stadium on Tuesday.