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Algeria
The Algeria national football team, founded in 1962 after the country’s independence, represents a proud footballing nation with a rich history. Playing home matches at the iconic Stade du 5 Juillet in Algiers, the Desert Foxes have long embodied North African passion and resilience on the pitch. Their golden era includes two Africa Cup of Nations titles—first in 1990 as hosts and again in 2019 under Djamel Belmadi—showcasing a blend of technical skill and attacking flair. Algeria’s style, often driven by creative playmakers and lightning-fast wingers, has earned them a reputation as one of Africa’s most entertaining sides. This combination of historic triumphs and vibrant football makes the Fennecs a continual force in continental competitions.
About Algeria
Algeria is a professional football club based in their region, founded in 1962. Algeria currently fields a squad of 31 players who compete across competitive league fixtures. There are 4 upcoming matches on the Algeria fixture list, with live updates and AI-driven match predictions. Browse the full Algeria schedule, recent form analysis, head-to-head data and AI-powered predictions on this page.
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Algeria team news
View allGuéla Doué Becomes 5th French-Born to Score vs France
Guéla Doué scored and assisted as Ivory Coast beat France 2-1, becoming the 5th French-born player to net against Les Bleus. Brother Désiré was an unused sub.
Hadj Moussa's Late Strike: Algeria Stun Netherlands 1-0
Anis Hadj Moussa's 86th-minute goal gave Algeria a 1-0 win over the Netherlands in Rotterdam, a warning ahead of their World Cup openers on June 14 and 16.
Why Italy's 1-0 Win Matters: Baldini's Youth Project
Italy beat Luxembourg 1-0 in Silvio Baldini's first match, with Pio Esposito scoring. Youngster Inacio debuted; Netherlands lost to Algeria, Poland drew
Ligue 1 Free Agents: Lopes, Saint-Maximin in Best XI
L'Equipe unveils its ideal XI of Ligue 1 players out of contract this summer, featuring stars like Anthony Lopes, Malang Sarr, and Allan Saint-Maximin.
Netherlands vs Algeria: Why This Friendly Matters for 2026
Netherlands host Algeria in a friendly on Wednesday as both prep for World Cup 2026. Algeria returns after 12 years, facing champions Argentina in their opener.
Ligue 1 Free Agents: 11 Stars Out of Contract This Summer
L'Equipe's Ligue 1 free agents XI: Anthony Lopes, Nabil Bentaleb, Malang Sarr, Allan Saint-Maximin as their contracts expire this June; mercato 2026-2027 dates











