Algeria – Guatemala: which channels and what time to watch the match live?

Algeria – Guatemala: As the Fennecs gear up for their first real test, find all the essential information below, including broadcast channels so you can follow the match live.

With just months to go before the 2026 World Cup, Algeria is kicking off a new cycle, facing Guatemala in a full-scale warm-up. Camped out in Italy for this spring training, Vladimir Petković’s men enter this clash as a true starting point—an opportunity to evaluate the squad and set a new tone. Against an opponent who, on paper, should be within reach, Riyad Mahrez and his teammates have one clear mission: to lay the groundwork for a team in the midst of a rebuild.

A real-world testing ground for Petković

More than just a friendly, this encounter is all about evaluation. The national coach is looking to assess new profiles and widen the talent pool ahead of upcoming international challenges. “We’ve been closely monitoring these players’ progress at club level for some time, and felt the right moment had come to see them in action.” The message is crystal clear: test, adjust, and anticipate.

With a mix of fresh faces and established leaders, this match is set to provide a revealing snapshot of the tactical direction being considered. Even with Anis Hadj Moussa ruled out, Algeria boasts a deep attacking line, more than capable of making the difference before a far tougher test against Uruguay awaits.

Algeria - Guatemala: which channels and what time to watch the match live?

For their first friendly in preparation for the upcoming 2026 World Cup, Algeria will take on Guatemala in Genoa, with kick-off at 8:30pm local time. The match will be broadcast on the following channels:

ENTV Algérie HD
L’Équipe Live Foot
Tigo Sports (Guatemala)
FOX Deportes
NAICOM
fuboTV
FOX Deportes
FOX One
FOX Sports App

This first fixture of the year will be watched closely by fans, eager to see the changes made since the last AFCON. At the Luigi Ferraris Stadium, the stakes go far beyond the final score: the goal is to launch a credible campaign on the road to the World Cup.