The Algerian U15 national team suffered a 4-3 defeat against Kenya during the FIFA World Cup and Festival 2026 currently taking place in Baku. Despite a hat-trick from Abdelkrim Meharzi, the team led by Karim Ziani could not secure a victory, hampered by physical fatigue after playing two matches in a single day. Earlier that morning, the squad had secured a 2-1 win against Estonia with goals from Meharzi and Mohamed Islam Laib. Following a penalty shootout loss to Guinea and a defeat against Albania, the team is currently participating in the placement matches for positions 25 to 32. They are set to play one final match to decide whether they finish in 27th or 28th place.