Algeria defeats Netherlands as Nigeria draws Poland in 2026 World Cup warm‑up

Algeria secured a 1‑0 victory over the Netherlands in Rotterdam, with Anis Hadj Moussa scoring a curled finish in the 86th minute. The win gives Vladimir Petković’s side a confidence boost ahead of their first World Cup appearance since 2014.

In Warsaw, Nigeria fought to a 2‑2 draw against Poland. Moses Simon opened the scoring, Paul Onuachu converted a late penalty, but Poland equalised through Przemysław Wiśniewski in stoppage time. DR Congo also held Denmark to a goalless stalemate in Belgium, confirming solid defensive preparations for the tournament.

The three results highlight the readiness of African teams as they fine‑tune tactics before the 2026 FIFA World Cup.