Algeria have won the Africa Cup of Nations twice (1990, 2019). The team was founded in 1962.
Overview
The Algeria national football team, known as the Fennec Foxes, represents Algeria in international football and is governed by the Fédération Algérienne de Football, founded in 1962 following the country's independence. The team competes in the Africa Cup of Nations under the Confederation of African Football. Algeria has won the Africa Cup of Nations twice, in 1990 and 2019, and has qualified for the FIFA World Cup on several occasions, including a notable appearance at the 1982 tournament in Spain.
The current squad includes experienced players across all positions. Among the goalkeepers are O. Benbot, M. Mastil and L. Zidane. Defenders include R. Aït-Nouri, Z. Belaïd and A. Abada, while the midfield features Riyad Mahrez, a widely recognised figure in Algerian football. The team is preparing for World Cup qualification fixtures, with a scheduled match in July 2026.
