Algeria
Algeria arrive as one of Africa's most talented squads under former Switzerland boss Vladimir Petković. Mahrez — who won the Premier League, FA Cup, and Champions League with Manchester City — remains their captain and creative inspiration. Atal provides directness from wide areas; Bensebaini brings Bundesliga quality in defence. The Fennec Foxes have genuine knockout round ambitions.
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Tactical Blueprint
An attacking 4-3-3 or 4-2-3-1 with Mahrez as the creative and leadership fulcrum. Quick transitions and direct forward play suit their personnel; Atal's pace from right-back provides an additional attacking dimension.
Key Personnel
Riyad Mahrez
Player · Al Ahli
Youcef Atal
Player · Al-Sadd
Ramy Bensebaini
Player · Borussia Dortmund
★ Tournament Lore
Algeria won the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations in dominant fashion, going the entire tournament unbeaten.
Riyad Mahrez won every major honour at Manchester City before moving to Saudi Arabia, including the 2023 Champions League.
Algeria's 1982 World Cup qualification upset of West Germany is one of the competition's most celebrated upsets — the team has a proud tournament history.
