Algeria strike late to beat Netherlands

Algeria strike late to beat Netherlands

June 4, 2026


The Netherlands continued to heat up for the World Cup with a 1-0 defeat by the hands of Algeria in Rotterdam.

Feyenoord ahead Anis Hadj Moussa had the decisive phrase on his house stadium with an 86th-minute winner when he lower inside onto his left foot and curled house brilliantly.

Sunderland goalkeeper Robin Roefs made his debut as a half-time substitute as Netherlands supervisor Ronald Koeman made 9 modifications through the recreation.

Roma ahead Donyell Malen missed a golden likelihood within the first half when he sliced a shot vast from shut vary.

The Dutch have been quarter-finalists 4 years in the past and shall be up towards Japan, Sweden and Tunisia in Group F

Algeria face Argentina, Austria and Jordan in Group J of their first World Cup since 2014.

Italy, who missed out on qualifying as soon as once more by the play-offs, beat Luxembourg 1-0 due to a aim from Inter ahead Pio Esposito.

DR Congo, who face up towards Colombia, Portugal and Uzbekistan in Group Ok, have been held to a 0-0 draw by Denmark in Belgium.

The Congolese workforce have been ​making ready ⁠for the event in ‌Belgium as virtually all of their gamers and employees are primarily based in Europe.

Denmark, who missed ‌out on World Cup qualification ‌after a penalty shootout loss to the Czech Republic within the play-offs in March, twice hit the woodwork ⁠with Joakim Maehle placing the put up with a curling shot and captain Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg hitting the crossbar with a long-range effort early within the second half.

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