TIZI OUZOU, Algeria – The Uganda Cranes are set for their most crucial match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying campaign as they take on the Desert Foxes of Algeria tonight at the Hocine Aït Ahmed Stadium in Tizi Ouzou. The final Group G fixture kicks off at 7 p.m. East African Time.
The Cranes enter the match in second place in the group with 18 points, riding a wave of confidence after a 1-0 victory over Botswana. However, to keep their historic World Cup dream alive, nothing less than a victory against the North African giants will suffice.
Uganda’s path to the World Cup hinges on a win and favorable results from other matches involving DR Congo, Nigeria, and South Africa. A victory would place them in a strong position to be among the top four second-placed teams from the African qualifiers, who will advance to the inter-confederation playoffs for a chance to secure a spot in the 2026 tournament.
Coach Paul Put has expressed confidence in his squad, which has received strong backing from State Minister for Sports Peter Ogwang and fans across the nation.
The team’s official X account, Uganda Cranes, captured the mood with a post stating, “The campaign is still very much alive! All eyes on Uganda Cranes taking on Algeria tonight.”
All of Uganda will be watching, hoping the Cranes can secure a famous victory and take a monumental step towards the World Cup.
