Algeria sweeps aside Guatemala 7-0!

Africa 27 March 2026 at 17:36

Mahdi Zakaria LAZRI

News Editor

27.03.26 FT Friendly International

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The Algerian team kicked off their match against Guatemala in Genoa with real intent, setting a relentless tempo from the very first minutes. Brimming with ambition, the Fennecs quickly took control against an outmatched defense, turning their dominance into a goal in the 18th minute thanks to Amine Gouiri, who capitalized on a defensive blunder.

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Riyad Mahrez then doubled the lead from the penalty spot, before a third goal rounded off a flawless first half (3-0).

After the break, the momentum stayed firmly with Algeria. Right from the restart, Rayan Aït-Nouri delivered a perfect cross for Houssem Aouar, who netted the fourth goal. Minutes later, Aouar turned provider for Gouiri, who bagged his brace (5-0). On the hour mark, Vladimir Petković made several substitutions, notably bringing on Farès Ghedjemis and Nadhir Benbouali.

The fresh legs proved decisive. Ghedjemis scored the sixth on a pass from Benbouali, before Benbouali himself found the net on his debut, sealing the score at 7-0. It was a total footballing exhibition from the Fennecs, who now confirm their growing momentum ahead of a much sterner test against Uruguay.

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