Algeria

• Technical midfield
• Quick transitions
• Pacy wingers
• Set-piece threat

• Riyad MahrezModern Icon· Forward/winger

  Premier League winner and 2019 Africa Cup of Nations champion — Algeria's most internationally recognised modern player.

• Lakhdar BelloumiLegend· Midfielder

  African Footballer of the Year 1981 and the creative architect of Algeria's 1982 World Cup upset of West Germany.

• Ismaël BennacerModern Icon· Midfielder

  Player of the Tournament at the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations and a key figure in Algeria's modern midfield.

Player information reflects historical significance, not current squad selection.

• Fouls

  Algeria's quick transitions create frequent foul decisions in midfield.

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• Free Kicks

  Their dead-ball delivery is a structured way to create chances against deep blocks.

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• Extra Time

  Their 2014 knockout match against Germany shows how extra time changes a tournament.

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• World Cup history

  Algeria's 1982 win over West Germany in Gijón is one of the most famous upsets in World Cup history — a smaller African nation beating reigning European royalty, a result that directly led FIFA to schedule final group matches simultaneously.

• World Cup history

  Algeria's 2014 World Cup is their best modern run: they advanced to the Round of 16 in Brazil and pushed eventual champions Germany to extra time before losing 2-1.

• Tactical identity

  Algeria's identity blends technical North African midfield play with explosive transitions, often built around quick combinations between attacking midfielders and pacy wingers.

1. 2019

   Africa Cup of Nations winners

   Algeria won the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations in Egypt unbeaten, lifting their second continental title and reasserting their place among Africa's top sides.

2. 2014

   First knockout-round appearance

   Algeria reached the Round of 16 in Brazil for the first time and took eventual champions Germany to extra time before losing 2-1.

3. 1982

   Beating West Germany in Gijón

   Rabah Madjer's opener and Lakhdar Belloumi's winner gave Algeria a 2-1 victory over West Germany in their World Cup debut, one of the most famous upsets in tournament history.

Team information is based on historical records and official FIFA data. Player information reflects historical significance, not current squad selection. Facts are reviewed for accuracy but may not reflect the most recent competition results.