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Algeria Beats Bolivia 4-0 in Closed-Door Tune-Up Before World Cup

The private friendly was held without official broadcast and leaked drone and social posts have given opponents visual scouting material ahead of Algeria’s June 16 opener.

Overview

  • Algeria defeated Bolivia 4-0 in the final pre-World Cup friendly, with goals from Aïssa Mandi, Amine Gouiri (two) and Anis Hadj Moussa.
  • The match was played behind closed doors with no official TV feed after local permit and security restrictions prevented public or press access.
  • Despite the blackout, drone footage and social‑media uploads circulated online, providing unofficial video of goals and sequences that rivals can analyze.
  • Bolivia goalkeeper Carlos Lampe, who played in the game, said Algeria showed weak high pressure and left‑side vulnerabilities that Argentina and others could exploit.
  • Closed friendlies are used to protect tactics but the leak shows how drones and social platforms can undermine secrecy and change how teams prepare for opponents.