Algeria run riot in 7-Goal show

Algeria delivered a statement performance ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, thrashing Guatemala national football team 7–0 in a one-sided friendly on Friday night in Genoa.

The Algeria national football team wasted no time asserting control, with Amine Gouiri opening the scoring before doubling his tally later in the match. Riyad Mahrez added a penalty, while Houssem Aouar and others joined the scoring spree in a dominant display from start to finish.

Played at the iconic Stadio Luigi Ferraris, the match showcased Algeria’s attacking depth and sharpness as they fine-tune preparations for the global tournament kicking off in June.

Next up, Algeria face a sterner test against Uruguay national football team in Turin, a clash that will offer a clearer measure of their readiness against top-tier opposition.