Algeria matches in March 2026: Guatemala and Uruguay, results and review
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In March 2026, the Algerian national team played its final two international friendly matches before the 2026 World Cup: a dominant victory against Guatemala and a solid draw against Uruguay. A look back at these two matches and what they signaled for the Fennecs.
Algeria's March 2026 match results
| Date | Match | Score | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| March 27, 2026 | Algeria – Guatemala | 7-0 | Friendly match |
| March 31, 2026 | Algeria – Uruguay | 0-0 | Friendly match |
Algeria – Guatemala: a masterclass (7-0)
Against Guatemala, the Greens played with complete confidence, scoring seven goals and maintaining an impeccable defense. This dominant victory allowed the coaching staff to rotate the squad and test several players before the World Cup.
Algeria – Uruguay: a prestigious draw (0-0)
Four days later, Algeria held their own against Uruguay, the two-time World Cup champions. It was a tightly contested, goalless match, but a reassuring display of the Fennecs' ability to compete with a major footballing nation before the World Cup.
What happened next?
At the 2026 World Cup, Algeria faced Argentina, Jordan, and Austria in Group J (see Algeria's schedule in Group J) before being eliminated in the round of 32 by Switzerland. The Greens are now competing in the 2027 AFCON qualifiers: find all upcoming matches on our Algeria National Team: schedule, results and upcoming matches page.
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