The Egyptian FA competition committee decided to halt the Egyptian Premier League starting October 27th to give the national side enough time to prepare for their anticipated clash with Algeria. The Pharaohs will host the Desert Foxes on November 14th in a crucial World Cup qualifier that will largely determine which team will go through. Hassan Shehata's men should start campaigning on October 27th, and the last league games before the stoppage period will take place a day earlier. Group C leaders Algeria have 13 points, three ahead of second-placed Egypt with one match remaining. They also boast a four-goal advantage over Hassan Shehata's men. A 3-0 victory for Egypt will see them progress to the World Cup due to a better goal difference. If Egypt beat Algeria by a two-goal margin, either a draw or a play-off game will determine the group winners because both teams will become equal in goal difference, goals scored and head-to-head record. Algeria need to win, draw or lose by a one-goal margin to ensure they will become one of Africa's representatives at the most important FIFA tournament.