Algeria will play Zambia in the opening match of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying round after the team's early exit from the World Cup.
Algeria will face Zambia in the first round of qualifying for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations. The match marks Algeria's return to competitive international football following its elimination from the World Cup.
Algeria was knocked out of the 2026 World Cup in the round of 16 by Switzerland on July 3, losing 0–2. The team will now begin the qualifying campaign for the continental tournament scheduled to be held in Burundi.
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