Algeria vs Botswana: World Cup 2026 African Qualifiers – Match Date, Time, and Broadcast
Algeria vs Botswana Match Overview
The Algeria national football team will face Botswana in a crucial encounter at Hussein Ait Ahmed Stadium as part of Matchday 7 in the African qualifiers for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Algeria, known as the Desert Warriors, currently leads Group G with 15 points, holding a six-point advantage over Botswana, who sit in third place. This match is vital for Algeria to maintain its dominant position in the group.
Match Timing and Kick-Off
The Algeria vs Botswana game is scheduled for Thursday, September 4, 2025, with the kick-off at 19:00 GMT, promising an exciting evening of competitive football for fans following the World Cup 2026 qualifiers.
Broadcast Channels
The African qualifiers for the 2026 FIFA World Cup are broadcast on SSC SPORT
, providing full coverage of the Algeria vs Botswana match.
Within Algeria, fans can also watch the game live on Channel 6 (Youth Channel), ensuring access to commentary and match updates throughout the game.
Expected Algeria Lineup
Algeria is expected to field a 4-3-3 formation for this crucial qualifier:
- Goalkeeper: Alexis Guendouz
- Defense: Yousef Atal – Djawad Hajjami – Rami Bed Sbaiyni – Aissa Mandi
- Midfield: Nabil Bentaleb – Hichem Boudaoui – Houssam Aouar
- Attack: Riyad Mahrez – Mohamed Amine Amoura – Youcef Belaïli
This lineup reflects Algeria’s strategy to control the midfield while maintaining strong attacking options.
The Algeria vs Botswana clash is set to be a decisive match in Group G of the African qualifiers for World Cup 2026. Fans should follow the live broadcast to see whether Algeria can secure another vital victory or if Botswana can challenge the group leaders on Algerian soil.