Algeria defeats Netherlands 1‑0 in pre‑World Cup friendly
On 3 June 2026, Algeria beat the Netherlands 1‑0 in a friendly at De Kuip in Rotterdam. The only goal came in the 86th minute when winger Anis Hadj Moussa, who plays for Feyenoord, struck a right‑footed shot into the net. The victory was Algeria’s first ever over the Dutch side and ended the Netherlands’ 14‑match unbeaten streak, which had lasted since January 2024.
The win was seen as a key milestone in Algeria’s preparation for the 2026 World Cup, with coach Vladimir Petković noting the match offered a realistic test before the tournament. The result also affected the FIFA rankings, helping Morocco move to a historic seventh place as the Algerian triumph knocked the Dutch down to eighth. Algeria will open its World Cup campaign against Argentina on 16 June, while the Netherlands face Japan on 14 June.
The match drew strong support from Algerian fans in the stadium and highlighted the performance of goalkeeper Luca Zidane, who made several saves. Dutch striker Crysencio Summerville made his debut for the Netherlands. Both teams have another friendly – the Netherlands versus Uzbekistan on 8 June – before the tournament.