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.