- Algeria reached the 2026 World Cup knockout stage from Group J (3-0 loss to Argentina, 2-1 win over Jordan, 3-3 draw with Austria) but were knocked out by Switzerland 2-0 in the Round of 32.
- Captain Riyad Mahrez starred in attack (brace vs Austria, assist vs Jordan) and now plays club football for Al-Ahli in Saudi Arabia.
- Amine Gouiri scored vs Jordan and plays for Marseille, while Ramy Bensebaini was ever-present at center back and turns out for Borussia Dortmund.
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