Qualifying updates, milestone announcements, friendly match details, and the journey to the 2026 World Cup.
A remarkable group stage was capped off with a 3-1 win against Equatorial Guinea, ensuring Algeria topped Group E with a perfect 9 points. The team scored seven goals and conceded only one in the group.
Following a nail-biting game against DR Congo, Algeria qualified for the quarter-finals. The deciding goal was scored by Adil Boulbina in the 119th minute of extra-time.
Algeria were defeated 2-0 by a formidable Nigeria in the quarter-finals. A disappointing performance from the Algerian team received a reaction from the fans.
Algeria travelled to South America to put the AFCON aside and prepare for the World Cup. The team bulldozed Guatemala in a 7-0 win and later drew 0-0 against Uruguay.
Algeria pulled off a fine pre-tournament result, beating the Netherlands 1-0 at Stadion Feijenoord in Rotterdam. Anis Hadj Moussa's powerful left-footed strike was the difference as the Fennecs held firm against a Dutch side that pressed for an equaliser. A significant confidence boost heading into the World Cup.
Algeria's World Cup campaign began with a sobering 3-0 defeat to reigning champions Argentina at Kansas City Stadium. Farès Chaïbi had a goal ruled out for offside inside the opening ten minutes, but from the moment Messi opened the scoring on 17 minutes — assisted by De Paul — Algeria rarely threatened. The all-time great completed his hat-trick on 76 minutes, becoming the first player to score a World Cup hat-trick in his sixth tournament.
Algeria finished third in Group J and progressed to the Round of 32 as one of the eight best third-placed teams at the 2026 World Cup.