Algeria earns 1-0 win over Netherlands in World Cup warm-up
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 3, 2026, 9:34 PM
Last updated Jun 3, 2026
Algeria defeated the Netherlands 1-0 in a World Cup warm-up match held in Rotterdam on June 3, 2026. Anis Hadj Moussa scored the decisive goal in the 86th minute, finding the top corner with a left-footed shot. The match saw the Dutch dominate possession but fail to capitalize on their opportunities, largely due to Algeria's goalkeeper Luca Zidane making several key saves. This match serves as a final preparation for both teams ahead of the World Cup starting June 11 in North America.
- •Algeria scores in the 86th minute to secure a 1-0 victory.
- •Anis Hadj Moussa's goal could impact his selection for the World Cup.
- •Luca Zidane made crucial saves for Algeria throughout the match.
- •The match took place in Rotterdam just before the 2026 World Cup.
- 9:34 PMYahoo Sports — Algeria sucker-punch Netherlands in World Cup warm up
"Algeria stunned the Netherlands 1–0 in Rotterdam on Wednesday evening in a World Cup warm-up match, just a week before the 2026 tournament kicks off in North America.The 28-year-old, who plays for Granada in Spain’s second division, boosted his chances of making the final cut after the Algeria named four 'keepers in a provisional list, but will only take three to the World Cup in North America, which runs from 11 June to 19 July. dar/cpb/dmc
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