Algeria vs Mozambique

Algeria and Mozambique Clash in Crucial World Cup Qualifier Showdown

Algeria and Mozambique will battle for a crucial advantage in their pursuit of an automatic spot in the 2026 FIFA World Cup when they face off on Tuesday. Both teams are tied at the top of Group G with 12 points each, setting the stage for a thrilling encounter at the Hocine Ait Ahmed Stadium.

Algeria’s Strong Form Continues

Algeria kicked off their 2025 campaign in style, securing a 3-1 victory over Botswana in their latest World Cup qualifier. Amine Gouiri opened the scoring just before halftime, while Mohamed El Amine Amoura netted twice, sandwiching a goal from Botswana’s Tebogo Kopelang.

The Desert Warriors are now unbeaten in their last eight matches across all competitions, including a flawless run in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers, where they topped Group E with 16 points. Under Vladimir Petkovic, Algeria has been dominant in World Cup qualifying, winning four of their five matches while scoring 11 goals and conceding just five.

Currently leading Group G, Algeria is aiming for their fourth World Cup appearance and their first since reaching the Round of 16 in 2014.

Mozambique Riding High After Uganda Win

Mozambique also maintained their strong qualifying form with a 3-1 victory over Uganda, despite playing most of the match against 10 men. Pepo Santos scored twice, while Stanley Ratifo sealed the win just before halftime.

With momentum on their side, Os Mambas will be eager to claim another vital win and strengthen their position in the group.

A High-Stakes Battle

With both teams level on points, this match could be decisive in the race for automatic qualification. Expect a fiercely contested clash as each side looks to take control of Group G.

Chiquinho Conde's squad has been in impressive form, securing three consecutive victories in the qualifiers by defeating Somalia, Guinea, and most recently, Uganda. They have now won four of their five qualifying matches, netting nine goals while conceding six.

Mozambique's only setback came in November 2023 when they suffered a 2-0 defeat against Algeria at the Estadio do Zimpeto, with second-half strikes from Fares Chaibi and Feyenoord midfielder Ramiz Zerrouki sealing their fate.

As they prepare to face Algeria at the Hocine Ait Ahmed Stadium on Tuesday, Mozambique will be eager to avenge that loss and claim the top spot in Group G. However, history is not in their favor, as they have lost three of their four encounters with Algeria, with their sole victory dating back to January 1996, when they triumphed 1-0.