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World Cup post-game: U.S. 1, Algeria 0: Landon Donovan's goal in stoppage time lifted the United States from the verge of World Cup elimination to the Round of 16.
African team failures inspire soul searching: This was to be Africa's World Cup, not just the first to take place on the continent but also a showcase for its teams to excel. Mostly, however, it's been another letdown, and the post-mortems have begun.
Donovan provides late U.S. heroics: Landon Donovan rescued the United States' hopes in the FIFA World Cup with a goal in the 91st minute to defeat Algeria in Pretoria on Wednesday.
World Cup post-game: England 0, Algeria 0: Algeria earned a well-deserved 0-0 draw against England at the FIFA World Cup Friday in Cape Town, a result that will lead to a tension-filled final day of play in Group C.
Mixed bag of results for African sides so far: Africa's representatives at the 2010 finals have frequently tinkered with their sides, and it has succeeded and failed in equal measure so far.
Sluggish England held by Algeria: An unimpressive English side was held to a scoreless draw by last-place Algeria in FIFA World Cup Group C action Friday at Green Point Stadium in Cape Town, South Africa.
World Cup post-game: Slovenia 1, Algeria 0: Robert Koren scored in the 79th minute to guide Slovenia to a 1-0 win over Algeria in Group C action at the World Cup Sunday in Polokwane, South Africa.
Slovenia beats 10-man Algeria: Captain Robert Koren scored in the 79th minute to give Slovenia a 1-0 victory over Algeria on Sunday afternoon in both teams' first Group C game at the World Cup in South Africa.
Algeria's Yahia set for World Cup opener: Algeria captain Anther Yahia has recovered from a left ankle injury and is fit for the team's World Cup opener against Slovenia on Sunday.
Algeria coach drops captain Mansouri vs. Slovenia: Algeria coach Rabah Saadane says he will bench captain Yazid Mansouri for the team's World Cup opener against Slovenia on Sunday because his form is not good enough.
Ireland drubs World Cup-bound Algeria: Robbie Keane scored twice Friday to help Ireland beat World Cup-bound Algeria 3-0 in a friendly in Dublin.
Algeria midfielder Meghni to miss World Cup with injury: Algeria midfielder Mourad Meghni will miss the World Cup after failing to recover from a left knee injury.
Antar Yahia: Algeria's indomitable sentry: Antar Yahia's magical strike took Algeria to South Africa, but his contribution won't end there
Drastic changes for Algeria, Cameroon?: It always raises an eyebrow after the rigours of a two-year qualifying campaign when teams (in this case, Algeria and Cameroon) announce World Cup squads with a pile of new faces.
Rafik Saifi: The Algerian Eric Cantona: Saifi loves to score dramatic, beautiful goals, even if he often misses finishing easy chances, thereby upsetting his teammates and coaches. Nevertheless, he is extremely skilled.
Algeria braces for historic World Cup comeback: After a 24-year absence from football's biggest tournament, Algeria's last-minute qualification for the World Cup sent shock waves of glee through the country.
Africa fills with pride, hope as World Cup looms: The first World Cup in Africa starts in a little over a month, and soccer fans across the continent are turning their gaze toward host South Africa with a swell of pride.
Algeria taps Mansouri as captain: Algeria coach Rabah Saadane named a preliminary 25-man squad on Tuesday for the World Cup and confirmed Yazid Mansouri as its captain.
FIFA to investigate attack on Algerian team: FIFA will hold a hearing next month into alleged attacks by Egyptian fans on the visiting Algeria team before a World Cup qualifier in Cairo.
African coaching merry-go-round continues: Job security and coaching in Africa are usually subjects rarely espoused in the same sentence but the chopping and changing that's been going on before the 2010 World Cup is absurd.
An African World Cup champion?: Now that an African country has won the right to host the World Cup, the next step is for one of the continent's best teams to win the trophy.
Team Profile: Algeria: Dramatic doesn't even begin to describe Algeria's World Cup qualifying campaign.
Ziani a bulldog for Algeria: Algeria's Karim Ziani stands only five-foot-six but he is a fearless and aggressive tackler – so much so that he and Wolfsburg teammate Edin Dzeko once came to blows in practice.