World Cup 2026 qualifiers / Somalia – Algeria: What time and on which channels can you watch the match live?

Indeed, the Algerian national team is gearing up for one of its most important matches in recent years. This Wednesday, October 9 at 5:00 p.m. (Algerian time), Vladimir Petkovic’s men will welcome Somalia to the Miloud Hadefi Stadium in Oran, as part of the 9th round of qualifiers for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. A victory would officially secure the Fennecs’ ticket to the World Cup, which will take place from June 11 to July 19, 2026.

Ten years after their last appearance in 2014—when Vahid Halilhodžić’s Algeria made history by reaching the round of 16 against Germany (losing 2-1 after extra time)—the Greens are dreaming of a return to football’s biggest stage. The stakes couldn’t be higher, and the atmosphere in Oran promises to be electric for this decisive clash.

Broadcast details and group standings

To make sure you don’t miss this crucial match between Somalia and Algeria, here are the free and paid channels broadcasting the game:

The Somalia – Algeria match will be broadcast on several channels:

ENTV and TV6 in Algeria,

L’Équipe Live Foot in France, as well as the FIFA+ platform in selected international regions.

For subscribers, beIN Sports MENA will also broadcast the match live.

On the sporting front, Algeria currently holds top spot in their group with 19 points, ahead of Uganda and Mozambique (15 points each). Another victory for Petkovic’s men would definitively seal their qualification for the 2026 World Cup, confirming the resurgence of an ambitious squad determined to reclaim its former glory.

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Mahdi Zakaria LAZRI |

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