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world16 days ago•7 min saved

Spain-led sweep dismantles one of Europe’s largest smuggling rings

European authorities, led by Spain and Europol, arrested 78 people in Spain and Algeria as they dismantled a cross-border network that moved MDMA from Spain/Portugal to Algeria and used ghost speedboats to smuggle migrants and weapons back to Spain and Ibiza. The cache included 18 fast vessels, firearms, and cash, with migrant profits alone estimated at over €24m. The operation covered 17 locations and linked the group to other crime networks, underscoring a diversified criminal enterprise spanning the Western Mediterranean.

via BBC|

#algeria #europol #migrants

world1 month ago•3 min saved

Faulty air conditioner ignites fatal Algiers orphanage blaze

A fire at a children's care home in the Algiers suburb of Mohammadia killed 11 people and injured 19 after a faulty air-conditioning unit sparked an electrical blaze; rescuers battled the flames for hours, a carer died, and authorities including the prime minister visited survivors, amid calls for fire-safety audits and accountability.

via BBC|

#air-conditioning #algeria #casualties

world1 month ago•2 min saved

Tragic Algiers foster home fire kills children

Eleven people died and 19 were injured in a blaze at a foster care facility in Mohammadia, an eastern suburb of Algiers. Firefighters, with 10 engines and 16 ambulances at the scene, fought the fire starting around 03:30 local time, but the cause has not yet been disclosed. Children were among the dead, and authorities noted that ages were not released. President Tebboune expressed condolences and Prime Minister Sifi Ghrieb visited hospitals. The tragedy occurs during a heatwave with hundreds of fires reported, prompting calls from opposition figures for a transparent investigation into safety lapses.

via BBC|

#algeria #algiers #casualties

sports1 month ago•11 min saved

Swiss Edge Algeria in World Cup Round of 16

Switzerland are slight favorites to edge Algeria in the World Cup Round of 16 in Vancouver, backed by a five-game unbeaten run and a disciplined game plan. Odds show Switzerland around -103 to win, Algeria +351, draw +208, with a likely low-scoring affair (Under 2.5 goals at -143) and Embolo expected to be the key scorer (+150).

via Covers.com|

#algeria #betting-odds #breel-embolo

world1 month ago•58 min saved

Swiss end 88-year World Cup knockout drought with Algeria win

Switzerland beat Algeria 2-0 in Vancouver to reach the FIFA World Cup last 16, their first knockout win at a World Cup since 1938. Breel Embolo opened the scoring after 10 minutes and Dan Ndoye added a second early in the second half, sealing the win as Switzerland advance to face Colombia or Ghana in the next round.

via BBC|

#algeria #embolo #ndoye

sports1 month ago•5 min saved

Switzerland Breaks 88-Year Knockout Drought With 2-0 Win Over Algeria

Breel Embolo and Dan Ndoye scored to give Switzerland a 2-0 victory over Algeria in the World Cup Round of 16, ending an 88-year knockout-win drought and sending them into the next round to face Colombia or Ghana. Manzambi’s involvement helped set up Embolo’s opener, Ndoye added a second shortly after the restart, and Switzerland dominated the match with a higher xG (2.52) compared to Algeria (0.73). Xhaka reached 150 international caps, and Manzambi’s performances continue to fuel transfer speculation as Switzerland earned their third win at this World Cup for the first time.

via Opta Analyst|

#algeria #embolo #ndoye

sports1 month ago•6 min saved

Manzambi Leads Swiss Attack in World Cup 2026 Last-32 Clash with Algeria

Switzerland and Algeria meet in the World Cup 2026 last-32 at BC Place in Vancouver, led by 20-year-old Johan Manzambi after a three-goal group stage, while Riyad Mahrez continues to spearhead Algeria’s bid for a knockout win under Vladimir Petkovic; line-ups and tactical setup set the stage for a high-stakes clash.

via The Guardian|

#algeria #manzambi #riyad-mahrez

sports1 month ago•9 min saved

Last-Second Twist Sends Algeria Through in World Cup Thriller

Algeria and Austria produced a dramatic World Cup group-stage finale: after a long, pass-heavy period that yielded little attack, Riyad Mahrez struck twice to put Algeria ahead, only for Sasa Kalajdzic to head in a stoppage-time equaliser that ensured both teams advanced and Iran was eliminated, reviving memories of the Gijón scandal and prompting debate about the 48-team format.

via The New York Times|

#algeria #austria #riyad-mahrez

sports1 month ago•3 min saved

Stoppage-time heartbreak ends Iran's World Cup knockout hopes

Iran’s bid to reach the 2026 World Cup knockout stage ended on the final day when Austria earned a stoppage-time 3-3 draw with Algeria, leaving Iran outside the top eight best third-placed teams despite a 1-1 Group G draw with Egypt; the campaign was clouded by off-field issues such as visa/travel restrictions, and captain Mehdi Taremi lamented the logistical challenges surrounding the tournament.

via Al Jazeera|

#algeria #austria #iran

sports1 month ago•16 min saved

Group J showdown: Algeria and Austria chase World Cup 2026 knockouts

Algeria and Austria face off in a high-stakes World Cup 2026 Group J clash in Kansas City, with a draw likely enough for both to advance to the knockout rounds. The live blog highlights a tense, methodical start as Austria press and Algeria look to break through, with early bookings (Arnautovic) and Mahrez operating deeper to influence play, all set against the backdrop of the 1982 Disgrace of Gijón history that adds extra pressure on the result.

via The Guardian|

#algeria #austria #football

sports1 month ago•4 min saved

Algeria and Austria’s World Cup math: why a loss could be wiser than a win

As the final Group J games loom, Algeria and Austria may prefer not to win their clash because the winner would face Spain in the knockout round. Algeria could advance as a Group J third‑place with a draw, while a loss would likely end their run; Austria’s path is more complex, with a loss giving about a 38% chance to advance (rising with other results). Spain will face the winner of Algeria–Austria, and the article even notes the controversial possibility that Algeria might try to engineer a late own goal, underscoring how tiebreakers and risk balance shape the final group-stage strategy.

via Fox News|

#algeria #austria #group-j

sports2 months ago•8 min saved

Algeria Look to overpower Jordan in crucial World Cup clash

Algeria are favored to beat Jordan in their World Cup group clash, backed by greater experience and attacking depth (Gouiri, Mahrez). The pick includes Algeria -1.5 and Over 2.5 goals, with Amine Gouiri highlighted as a likely scorer. Both sides lost their openers, but Algeria’s quality could prove decisive as they meet in Santa Clara with no injuries reported.

via Covers.com|

#algeria #jordan #predictions

sports2 months ago•3 min saved

Algeria Stage a Late Comeback to Beat Jordan 2-1, Mahrez at the Center

Algeria overturned a 1-0 halftime deficit to beat Jordan 2-1 in San Francisco, with Nadhir Benbouali equalising from Riyad Mahrez’s corner and Amine Gouiri scoring a late winner. Jordan were eliminated from Group J ahead of their final game vs Argentina as Algeria dominated the second half (69.3% possession, 13 shots to 2). Mahrez led chances created (three) and crosses (seven) in the comeback performance.

via Opta Analyst|

#algeria #comeback #jordan

sports2 months ago•7 min saved

Jordan edge Algeria in World Cup 2026 opener thanks to Rashdan strike

In a live World Cup 2026 Group J update, Jordan lead Algeria 1-0 at halftime after Nizar Al-Rashdan’s 36th-minute strike. Algeria have controlled possession and created chances, but Jordan’s defense has held firm and the game has seen tactical reshuffles (including a five-at-the-back setup) as substitutions arrive in the second half.

via The Guardian|

#algeria #jordan #nizar-al-rashdan

sports2 months ago•2 min saved

Algeria vs Jordan: World Cup 2026 Group J Preview and Betting Angles

Algeria and Jordan sit on zero points in Group J after losses to Argentina and Austria, respectively, and they meet in Santa Clara with kickoff at 11 p.m. ET. Algeria is the -195 favorite, Jordan +500, and the draw +330, with an Over/Under of 2.5. Pro bettor Jon 'Buckets' Eimer has released his best bets for the match, including Under 2.5 goals, highlighting his strong World Cup picks track record on SportsLine.

via SportsLine|

#algeria #betting-odds #group-j