Algeria edges Uganda in FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifier

KAMPALA, June 10 (Xinhua) -- Algeria defeated Uganda 2-1 in a Group G match of the FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifiers on Monday.

Egyptian-based professional Travis Mutyaba gave Uganda an early lead after 10 minutes, sending the local fans into a frenzy at the Mandela National Stadium, Namboole. Despite taking the lead, Uganda found it challenging to break through Algeria's tight defensive line.

Algeria nearly