Algeria defeats Netherlands 1‑0 in friendly ahead of 2026 World Cup

Algeria beat the Netherlands 1‑0 in a pre‑World Cup friendly played in Rotterdam. The decisive goal came from Anis Hadj Moussa, who struck a powerful left‑footed shot to secure the win. Goalkeeper Luca Zidane, son of Zinedine Zidane, delivered several key saves for Algeria, keeping a clean sheet. Both coaches – Ronald Koeman for Algeria and Vladimir Petkovic for the Dutch – rotated their squads, making multiple substitutions during the match.

The victory bolsters Algeria’s confidence as they head into the 2026 FIFA World Cup, where they will compete in Group J alongside Argentina, Austria and Jordan. Their opening World Cup match against Argentina is scheduled for 16 June at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas, United States.