Algeria qualifies for World Cup for first time since 2014 after Mahrez inspires

BIR EL DJIR, Algeria — Algeria has become the fourth African country to qualify for the 2026 World Cup — and all of them are from the north of the continent. A 3-0 win over Somalia on Thursday guaranteed Algeria first place in Group G in African...

Algeria become 20th team to qualify for World Cup

Algeria became the 20th team to secure a place at next year's World Cup after inflicting a 3-0 defeat on Somalia to take an unassailable lead in their qualifying group. Mohamed Amoura netted twice – taking his goals tally in the qualifying...

Building MENA’s future: 40 hotel projects to watch

Kimpton Dubai Located along the Business Bay Canal, Kimpton Dubai marks the brand’s debut in the UAE. The hotel will feature 280 rooms and suites, three dining venues, a rooftop pool, a full-service spa, a state-of-the-art fitness center and seven...

Mahrez: 2026 World Cup Will Be My Last For Algeria

Algerian star Riyad Mahrez has confirmed that the 2026 World Cup will be his last appearance for his country. Mahrez made this known after helping his team overcome Somalia 3-0 in a 2026 World Cup qualifier that also secured qualification for his...

One Baby After Another: Why So Many of 2025’s Best Movies Are About the Agony and Ecstasy (but Mostly Agony) of Having Kids

The following article is an excerpt from the new edition of “In Review by David Ehrlich,” a biweekly newsletter in which our Chief Film Critic and Head Reviews Editor rounds up the site’s latest reviews and muses about current events in the movie...

REVIEW: ‘One Battle After Another’ is hilarious, hard-hitting and just the movie we need

I’ve attended three early press screenings as a critic for The Eagle: “Napoleon” (2023), “Civil War” (2024) and now “One Battle After Another” (2025). “One Battle After Another” finished this strange, politically-charged trilogy of action and war...

Defence remains Algeria's top yearly expenditure for 2026

The North African state's new budget draft continues a trend that began in 2020. [Getty] Algeria is set to allocate roughly $25 billion to its military in 2026, maintaining defence spending at record levels and accounting for almost a quarter of...

MENA Sports Wrap: Egypt and Algeria qualify for World Cup

From Salah's goals to Dikec's gold and Ronaldo's billions, a weekend of sporting headlines saw Egypt qualify for the 2026 World Cup [TNA/Getty] From World Cup drama to viral moments and record-breaking fortunes, the MENA region saw another...

Soccer-Mahrez says 2026 World Cup will be his last as Algeria qualify

(Reuters) -Riyad Mahrez ruled out extending his international career into his forties like Cristiano Ronaldo, declaring the 2026 World Cup will be his last after guiding Algeria to a fifth appearance at the tournament. The 34-year-old winger, who...

Mahrez says 2026 World Cup will be his last as Algeria qualify

Riyad Mahrez ruled out extending his international career into his forties like Cristiano Ronaldo, declaring the 2026 World Cup will be his last after guiding Algeria to a fifth appearance at the tournament. The 34-year-old winger, who plays for...

Cape Verde to play in World Cup for the first time after beating Eswatini

PRAIA, Cape Verde — Cape Verde will play in the World Cup for the first time after beating Eswatini 3-0 to win its group in African qualifying for the 2026 World Cup on Monday. The archipelago of volcanic islands off the western coast of Africa...

2026 World Cup Qualifiers: Algeria Secures Final Spot After 3-0 Win Over Somalia

TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - The Algerian national team secured their place in the final round after defeating Somalia 3-0 in the Group G 2026 World Cup Qualifiers in the Africa zone in the early hours of Friday, October 10, 2025. The match took place at...

Zidane Benched As Algeria Qualify For 2026 World Cup After 3-0 Away Win Vs Somalia

Riyad Mahrez led from the front as Algeria became the fourth African nation to qualify for the 2026 Fifa World Cup after cruising to a 3-0 win over Somalia, BBC Sport reports. The former Manchester City and Leicester City winger provided the cross...

Algerian media hails Vietnam’s impressive economic growth amid global volatility

Hanoi (VNA) – Algerian media outlets on October 6 published articles, praising Vietnam’s impressive economic achievements amid ongoing global uncertainties, emphasising that the country is affirming its position as one of the most dynamic...

Goals and Highlights for Cape Verde 3-0 Eswatini in 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers Match

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Goal and Highlights for São Tomé and Príncipe 1-0 Malawi in 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers Match

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Sports11 minutes ago Amoura Hits Brace As Algeria Seal 2026 World Cup Spot Algeria have become the fourth African nation to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, following a commanding 3-0 victory over Somalia on Thursday in Oran....

Algeria have become the fourth African nation to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, following a commanding 3-0 victory over Somalia on Thursday in Oran. Goals from Mohamed Amoura and captain Riyad Mahrez ensured the Desert Foxes joined Morocco,...

Fifa World Cup: Cape Verde make history with World Cup qualification

Cape Verde added a third goal in added time when Stopira, a substitute for Joao Paulo, pounced on a loose ball to score. Cape Verde rely heavily on players born outside the nation to Cape Verdean parents or grandparents. Livramento was born in...

Lyes sentenced to six months in prison in Algeria

The case involves a double accusation. The first is introduced by the report of the Aokas police station (Béjaia) carried out on May 1st, where he was questioned about a Facebook post dating back more than five months, in which he recommended...

DeGaulle Manor demolition resumes in Algiers. What will come next for the site?

New Orleans Code Enforcement Director Anthony Davis, left, talks to the media gathered next to the Degaulle Manor in Algiers on Wednesday, October 8, 2025. City officials said they will resume demolition of the abandoned buildings. New Orleans...