Twelve years later, Algeria are back at the World Cup. The Fennecs booked their ticket to the US, Canada and Mexico by defeating Somalia 3–0. Algeria captain Riyad Mahrez scored one goal and provided two assists.
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The Netherlands continued their march toward the 2026 World Cup with a convincing 4–0 win over Malta. Meanwhile, Croatia earned an important point in Czechia, while Austria hit 10 past San Marino.
LeBron James will miss the opening game of the NBA season for the first time in his career. The Los Angeles Lakers star is expected to be sidelined for three to four weeks due to sciatica.