CdM 2026: Algeria loses Amoura before facing Jordan and Austria!

The Algerian national team will have to cope without one of its most formidable offensive players during the upcoming matches of the 2026 World Cup. Victim of a muscle injury at the back of his thigh during Saturday's training session, Mohamed Amine Amoura has been forced to withdraw for an estimated period of two weeks.

This bad news comes at a particularly delicate moment for the Greens. After being defeated in their opening match against Argentina, Algeria can no longer afford any mistakes in the race for qualification. The match against Jordan, scheduled for the night from Monday to Tuesday, is already shaping up to be decisive, and the absence of the Wolfsburg striker deprives Vladimir Petkovic of a major offensive weapon.

For several months, Amoura has established himself as one of the most dangerous players in the Algerian squad thanks to his speed and efficiency in front of goal. His unique profile often allows the national team to destabilize opposing defenses, especially during quick transitions.

The diagnosis made by the medical staff does not inspire optimism regarding a quick return. In addition to the duel against Jordan, his participation in the third group match against Austria seems highly compromised. This situation forces the national coach to rethink his offensive plans for the two most important deadlines of this group stage.

Beyond the purely sporting aspect, this withdrawal also represents a significant psychological blow. Despite a complicated second half of the season at club level, Amoura was among the most anticipated players in this competition and represented one of the main offensive hopes for Algerian supporters.

All eyes are now turned towards replacement solutions, with the hope that the Greens can overcome this significant absence and reignite their ambitions in this 2026 World Cup.