Algeria crushes Bolivia (4-0) ahead of Argentina
Algeria – Bolivia (4-0): Les Verts cruise before Argentina
11.06.26
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Solid and never truly threatened, Algeria cruised past Bolivia (4-0) to wrap up their preparations for the 2026 World Cup. Vladimir Petkovic’s men now approach their opening clash against Argentina with confidence.
Algeria capped off their 2026 World Cup preparations in style, comprehensively dispatching Bolivia (4-0) in Kansas City. After a relatively tight first half, Vladimir Petkovic’s squad gradually took control, notching up a second straight victory before kicking off their World Cup campaign.
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Indeed, Les Verts had already shown their superiority before the break, thanks to Aïssa Mandi, who found the net following an assist from Mohamed Amoura. However, the first half was mostly marked by Bolivia’s fragmented play, several rough fouls on Ibrahim Maza, and a lack of attacking precision from the Algerians—especially Amoura. At times, the match seemed more like a tactical tune-up than a true competitive battle.
After the break, Vladimir Petkovic made eleven changes—a bold move that completely transformed the face of his team. The substitutes brought fresh energy and aggression, quickly making their mark. Adil Boulbina delivered a perfect assist for Amine Gouiri to double the lead, and Gouiri struck again just minutes later to register a brace. Soon after, Ramiz Zerrouki sent Anis Hadj Moussa through on goal, and Moussa sealed the win with a sublime lob.
With two wins from two warm-up matches, Algeria sends a strong message to their future Group J opponents: Argentina, Austria, and Jordan. Les Verts didn’t cross the Atlantic just to make up the numbers—they’ve made their ambitions clear. Now, the real business begins: Vladimir Petkovic’s men will open their 2026 World Cup campaign on June 17 at 2:00 a.m. (Algerian time) against the reigning world champions, Argentinain a highly anticipated showdown.
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