Algeria

Team Biography

The Algeria National Football Team, known as "Les Fennecs" (The Desert Foxes), represents Algeria in international football and is governed by the Algerian Football Federation. The team is one of Africa's strongest football nations and is famous for its passionate supporters and talented players.

Quick Facts
Nickname: Les Fennecs (The Desert Foxes)
Founded: 1962
Confederation: CAF (Africa)
Team Colors: Green and White
Home Stadium: Stade Nelson Mandela
Major Achievements
Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Champions: 1990, 2019
Qualified for the FIFA World Cup 4 times (1982, 1986, 2010, 2014).
Reached the Round of 16 at the 2014 FIFA World Cup, their best-ever World Cup performance.
Famous Players
Riyad Mahrez
Islam Slimani
Yacine Brahimi
Sofiane Feghouli
World Cup Highlight

At the 2014 FIFA World Cup, Algeria became the first African Arab nation to reach the Round of 16 and pushed eventual champions Germany to extra time in a memorable match.

FIFA World Cup 2026

Algeria is among Africa's strongest contenders and has been aiming to secure qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Tagline: 🇩🇿 "The Desert Foxes – Pride of African Football." ⚽