Africa: Africa's Finest - Algeria Seek to Build On Mixed History
[RFI] Algeria enter the first 48-team World Cup as Africa's third-highest ranked side. In the seventh instalment of a nine-part series on African teams at the 2026 World Cup, RFI looks at a country making its fifth appearance on football's biggest stage.
Algeria is preparing for its fifth World Cup appearance as the third-highest ranked team from Africa. The nation has experienced a fluctuating history on the global stage, marked by long absences between tournament qualifications. Notably, their 1982 debut included a historic victory over West Germany, though they were later sidelined by the controversial 'Disgrace of Gijon' match between their group rivals. After missing the last two editions, the team successfully navigated their qualifying group to secure a spot in the upcoming 2026 competition. Under the leadership of head coach Vladimir Petkovic, the squad is now led by veteran captain Riyad Mahrez. The 35-year-old forward has confirmed that this tournament will serve as his final appearance in the competition.
Algeria's return to the World Cup highlights the team's ongoing efforts to establish lasting consistency on the international stage while marking the final tournament appearance for one of Africa's most prominent players.
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