Algeria Maintains World Cup Qualification Lead Despite Goalless Draw with Guinea

Match Overview and Group Standings

The highly anticipated World Cup qualifier between Guinea and Algeria ended in a goalless draw, with both teams unable to break through despite their efforts in what proved to be a closely contested match.

The match was part of CAF Group G qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, where Algeria competes alongside Guinea, Uganda, Mozambique, Botswana, and Somalia. The group’s structure means the winner will directly qualify for the World Cup, while the runner-up could potentially advance through the second round to the inter-confederation play-offs.

Match Highlights and Performance

The final minutes of the match saw Guinea mounting more offensive pressure, though both teams demonstrated strong defensive capabilities throughout the encounter. Guinea’s increasing desperation led to multiple fouls as they struggled to create meaningful chances.

While the match ended in a stalemate in Casablanca, the result still benefits Algeria, as they maintain a strong position in the group, sitting four points ahead of their nearest challengers.

Group G Implications

The competition in Group G remains intense, with Uganda securing a 2-0 victory over Somalia to claim second place on goal difference. Meanwhile, Mozambique’s 2-0 victory over Botswana has kept them within three points of group leaders Algeria.

This result follows Algeria’s impressive 3-1 victory over Botswana earlier in the qualification campaign, which helped establish their position at the top of their group in the road to the 2026 World Cup.