Hicham Boudaoui

Analysis: Boudaoui was back on the field Wednesday for a friendly in the build-up to Algeria's World Cup run, recovering from an undisclosed injury to play 45 minutes in a friendly. This is a major return for the team as they prepare to face Argentina on June 16, recovering a midfielder who is expected to start in that match. He is a player Algeria will hope to have break out at the World Cup, a young talent who has shown his worth in the past few seasons in France.

Jun 8, 2026

Joins team for training

Boudaoui (undisclosed) is back in training Sunday ahead of Wednesday's friendly against Bolivia, according to Algerie Football Media.

Analysis: Boudaoui was already known to be joining his team ahead of their second friendly and is now confirmed to be back in training, as the midfielder was shown working with a ball along with his teammates. This should allow him to play in Wednesday's friendly, although likely from a limited place. However, he is set to hopefully start in their opener when facing Argentina on June 16, so a return Wednesday would be a major step in the right direction.

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