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Algeria

FIFA #48
ALG
How they play

One player decides the game.

World ranking
#28
Confederation
CAF · Africa
How they play
One player decides the game.
Signature moment

2014 World Cup, extra time against Germany — eventual champions — and Algeria nearly pulled off one of the greatest upsets in tournament history. They pushed the Germans to the brink, scoring twice in extra time and forcing the world to finally take notice. It wasn't a win, but it felt like one. That match is basically Algeria's origin story for an entire generation of fans.

The ones to watch
  • Riyad MahrezFWD
    The silky winger who can unlock any defense with one touch — when he's on, Algeria looks like a completely different team.
  • Islam SlimaniFWD
    A veteran striker who still plays with the urgency of someone trying to make a first impression.
  • Youcef AtalDEF
    An attacking fullback who genuinely forgets his job is to defend — in the best possible way.
  • Sofiane FeghouliMID
    A crafty, experienced midfielder who's been in the trenches long enough to know exactly how to make things uncomfortable for the opposition.
  • Aïssa MandiDEF
    The calm, composed rock at the back who makes the chaos around him look almost intentional.

One email the morning of their opener. Nothing else.

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