Algeria — Zambia
Group I pairs Algeria with Zambia over two legs.
On ranking alone Algeria start ahead, 29 to 90.
Previous meetings
Zambia lead the head-to-head, 2 wins to 1 from 4 meetings, with 1 drawn.
| Meetings | 4 |
|---|---|
| Algeria | 1 |
| Zambia | 2 |
| Draws | 1 |
Last meeting: March 25, 2021, Algeria 3–3 Zambia (Africa Cup of Nations - Qualification).
Source: API-Football
Both legs
| Matchday | Home | Away | Match window | Kick-off |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Algeria | Zambia | September 21 – October 6, 2026 | to be confirmed |
| 5 | Zambia | Algeria | March 22 – March 30, 2027 | to be confirmed |
Kick-off times are shown as to be confirmed because CAF has published windows, not individual dates.
Where these teams are shown
| Country | Where to watch | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Algeria | EPTV | Free to air Held rights for the 2025 edition |
| Algeria | beIN Sports | Subscription Held rights for the 2025 edition |
| Zambia | Azam TV | Subscription Held rights for the 2025 edition |
The rights column states which edition each broadcaster is confirmed for, not which one it is assumed to carry.
The group context
Both sides play six qualifiers in Group I. How many go through has not been announced.
Common questions
- When do Algeria and Zambia play?
- Both legs fall inside the international windows shown above. CAF has not yet set the exact dates.
- How many times do these teams meet?
- Twice, with each side hosting once.