International Football · Wednesday, May 27, 2026
Boudaoui injured three weeks before 2026 World Cup
The Algerian midfielder was injured Tuesday during the League 1 playoff between Saint-Étienne and Nice.
By Editorial team
Hicham Boudaoui left the field prematurely Tuesday evening during the playoff match for Ligue 1 survival between Saint-Étienne and OGC Nice. The Algerian midfielder suffered an injury whose severity remains to be determined. This absence comes less than three weeks before the start of the 2026 World Cup. Algeria is closely monitoring the evolution of his condition.