International Football Farewells: The 2026 World Cup’s final whistle also triggered a wave of retirements, with Manuel Neuer, Neymar, Riyad Mahrez, Guillermo Ochoa and Patrik Schick among the big names stepping away from international duty, while France coach Didier Deschamps ends his 14-year run. World Cup Afterglow & Algeria Links: Coverage of the tournament’s legacy highlights how the U.S. hosted millions and how cultural ties formed across the host cities, including a noted Algeria–Lawrence connection. Tunisia Power Crisis: Rolling electricity cuts and heatwave conditions have sparked protests in Tunisia, with reporting pointing to wider regional grid stress across the Mediterranean, including Algeria and Libya. Algeria in the Sports Mix: Zambia’s Barbra Banda says a friendly loss to Algeria doesn’t derail the Copper Queens’ focus as they shift to WAFCON preparations. Football on Algerian Screens: The FFT and beIN extend their Roland-Garros broadcasting deal through 2031 across MENA and Asia, keeping major tennis coverage in the region. Culture & Stage: An Egyptian-French musical project is set to revive Dalida’s legacy, premiering at Bibliotheca Alexandrina on Oct. 31.