Algeria defeated Senegal 2-1 in a 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying match on July 27, 2026, at the Stade du 5 Juillet in Algiers. The win keeps Algeria top of Group A in the CAF qualifiers.
Riyad Mahrez scored the opening goal in the 34th minute from a free kick. Senegal equalized through Sadio Mané in the 52nd minute. Islam Slimani scored the winner in the 78th minute after a corner.
The match was part of the CAF qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup. Algeria now leads Group A with 10 points from 4 matches. Senegal is second with 8 points.
