Algeria
Coach: Vladimir Petkovic
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Fixtures
Group J
Full Squad Players List
| # | Player | Pos | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goalkeepers | |||
| 1 | Melvin Masstil FC Stade Nyonnais | GK | |
| 16 | Oussama BenbotXI USM Alger | GK | |
| 23 | Luca Zidane Granada CF | GK | |
| Defenders | |||
| 2 | Aissa MandiXI Lille OSC | DEF | |
| 3 | Achraf AbadaXI USM Alger | DEF | |
| 4 | Mohamed Amine Tougai Espérance De Tunisie | DEF | |
| 5 | Zinedine Belaid JS Kabylie | DEF | |
| 13 | Jaouen Hadjam BSC Young Boys | DEF | |
| 15 | Rayan Ait NouriXI Manchester City FC | DEF | |
| 17 | Rafik BelghaliXI Hellas Verona FC | DEF | |
| 21 | Ramy Bensebaini Borussia Dortmund | DEF | |
| 26 | Samir Chergui Paris FC | DEF | |
| Midfielders | |||
| 6 | Ramiz Zerrouki FC Twente | MID | |
| 8 | Houssem AouarXI Al Ittihad | MID | |
| 10 | Fares Chaibi Eintracht Frankfurt | MID | |
| 14 | Hicham BoudaouiXI OGC Nice | MID | |
| 19 | Nabil BentalebXI Lille OSC | MID | |
| 22 | Ibrahim MazaXI Bayer Leverkusen | MID | |
| 24 | Yassine Titraoui Sporting Charleroi | MID | |
| Forwards | |||
| 7 | Riyad MahrezXI Al Ahli FC | FWD | |
| 9 | Amine Gouiri Olympique Marseille | FWD | |
| 11 | Anis Hadj Moussa Feyenoord Rotterdam | FWD | |
| 12 | Nadir Benbouali Györi ETO FC | FWD | |
| 18 | Mohamed Amine AmouraXI VfL Wolfsburg | FWD | |
| 20 | Adil Boulbina Al Duhail SC | FWD | |
| 25 | Fares Ghedjemis Frosinone | FWD | |
World Cup History
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Titles
5
Appearances
18
WC Goals
5
Wins
Best finish: Round of 16 (2014)
Top scorer: Rabah Madjer (3 goals)
Most capped: Sofiane Feghouli (9 matches)
Record: 5W – 4D – 9L
Algeria are North Africa's most dramatic World Cup story — famous for the 1982 upset of West Germany and the subsequent 'Disgrace of Gijón' that denied them advancement despite a win. Their 2014 campaign was their best, pushing eventual champions Germany to extra time in the Round of 16. Riyad Mahrez and a diaspora generation brought renewed excitement.
Tournament Eras
The 1982 Shock — Beating West Germany
1982Algeria's 2-1 victory over West Germany in Spain 1982 was one of the biggest upsets in World Cup history. Rabah Madjer and Lakhdar Belloumi scored as the Fennec Foxes defeated the world's strongest team. But the subsequent 'Disgrace of Gijón' — West Germany and Austria playing out a result that eliminated Algeria — denied them advancement despite their achievement.
The 2014 Golden Run
2014Under Vahid Halilhodžić, Algeria reached the Round of 16 in Brazil 2014 — their best result. They pushed eventual champions Germany all the way in extra time before losing 2-1. Islam Slimani, Sofiane Feghouli, and Riyad Mahrez impressed the world in a tournament that confirmed Algeria among Africa's elite.
Iconic Moments
Beating West Germany — 1982
Algeria's 2-1 victory over West Germany in their 1982 World Cup opener was the biggest African World Cup upset at the time. Salah Assad and Rabah Madjer scored; West Germany — eventual runners-up — were stunned. The win changed football forever, proving African teams could compete with the best.
Extra Time vs Germany — 2014
Algeria held Germany to 0-0 through 90 minutes in their Round of 16 clash, pushing the eventual champions to extra time. André Schürrle and Mesut Özil goals ended the dream, but Algeria's performance was acclaimed across Africa. They had shown German quality could be challenged for two hours.