International Football · Wednesday, May 27, 2026
Rebbach absent from 2026 World Cup: Quique Sánchez protests
The Deportivo Alavés coach contests the exclusion of the Algerian midfielder from the final squad for the 2026 WC.
By Editorial team
Abderrahman Rebbach will not feature at the 2026 World Cup with Algeria, a decision that is sparking reactions in Spain. His coach at Deportivo Alavés, Quique Sánchez Flores, expressed his bewilderment at the choice made by Vladimir Petkovic, the Algerian national team manager. Sánchez vigorously defends his player and criticizes this omission. The debate reignites questions about the selection criteria for this major competition.