[ALGERIA] U.S. opponent Algeria’s final preparations for the World Cup got off to a miserable start as the Desert Foxes fell to Ireland, 3-0, in Dublin onFriday. Poor defending — a problem this year for the Algerians — continued in the absence of star Madjid Bougherra in the middle of the backline.

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