Team Overview
Algeria, the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations champions, face a tough Group J assignment alongside defending champions Argentina. Les Fennecs ('The Desert Foxes') are one of North Africa's most talented teams, known for their technical skill, creative flair, and fierce determination.
The squad features a strong European-based contingent, with players competing in France's Ligue 1, the Premier League, and Serie A. Riyad Mahrez's generation has given way to emerging talents, but the team's identity—built on quick passing, intelligent movement, and solid defensive organization—remains intact.
In Group J with Argentina, Austria, and Jordan, Algeria will battle Austria for the second qualifying spot. Their experience in high-pressure African qualification and continental tournaments gives them an edge in tight matches.
Key Players
Riyad Mahrez
Winger
Al Ahli
Ismaël Bennacer
Midfielder
AC Milan
Islam Slimani
Forward
USM Alger
Ramy Bensebaini
Defender
Borussia Dortmund
Youcef Atal
Defender
Adana Demirspor
Tipping Culture Back Home
Tipping 10% is appreciated at restaurants in Algeria. The culture is influenced by both French and North African traditions, with service generally warm and hospitable.
- Restaurants: 10% tip is appreciated but not mandatory. Service charges are rarely included.
- Cafes: Rounding up or leaving small change is common at traditional coffee houses.
- Taxi drivers: Rounding up the fare is polite; tips are not expected.
- Hotels: Small tips for porters (100–200 DZD) are appreciated in tourist areas.
- Algeria's hospitality culture means service is generous, and tips are a welcome gesture of appreciation.
World Cup History
- Algeria have appeared in 4 World Cups: 1982, 1986, 2010, and 2014
- Best finish: Round of 16 in 2014 (where they lost narrowly to Germany 2–1)
- Won the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations with a dominant unbeaten campaign
- The 1982 team is remembered for the 'Disgrace of Gijón'—a controversial match between Germany and Austria that eliminated Algeria
- Lakhdar Belloumi's performances in 1982 established Algeria as a force in African football
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