World Cup 2026 warm-up / Netherlands vs Algeria: which channels and what time to watch the match live?

03.06.26 FT Friendly International

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Channels, kick-off time, TV broadcast… here’s everything you need to know about the clash between the Netherlands and Algeria ahead of the 2026 World Cup.

With less than two weeks before their World Cup 2026 debut, the Algerian national team is gearing up for a major trial run. This Wednesday night in Rotterdam, Vladimir Petkovic’s men will take on the Netherlands in a friendly that promises to be a true dress rehearsal ahead of the global showpiece.

World Cup 2026 warm-up / Netherlands vs Algeria: which channels and what time to watch the match live?

The opening whistle for this unique fixture will sound at 19:45 (Algerian time) at the legendary De Kuip stadium, home of Feyenoord Rotterdam. Fennecs fans can catch the action live on:

l'Équipe TV

ENTV

beIN Sports (to be confirmed)

NOS (to be confirmed)

A first major test before the World Cup

Having arrived in the Netherlands earlier this week, the Greens approach this encounter with purpose. Against one of Europe’s most competitive sides, Riyad Mahrez and his teammates will get a real sense of where they stand before heading to the United States. This match is also a crucial milestone in Algeria’s build-up, as they will play one last friendly against Bolivia before facing Argentina in their World Cup opener.

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Rotterdam will thus serve as an early gauge for an Algerian side determined to be at their best for football’s biggest event.

Mahdi Zakaria LAZRI |

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