World Cup archive
Algeria are one of the most romantic football nations in African history. The Desert Warriors (Les Fennecs) famously beat West Germany at the 1982 World Cup — their tournament debut. They have qualified for four World Cups in total and consistently produce one of the most distinctive African kits.
At a glance
Beat West Germany on debut, 1982
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Spain
White and green shirt with the national crest. Their World Cup debut.
Algeria beat West Germany 2-1 in their World Cup opener — one of the most famous African results in football history. They went out via the infamous "Disgrace of Gijón" group stage final-round collusion between Germany and Austria.
Brazil
Clean white home with green and red trim — Puma at peak Algeria.
Algeria reached the round of 16 for the first time, going out narrowly to eventual champions Germany 2-1 in extra time after a brilliant performance.
USA/Mexico/Canada
Current-cycle Algeria home shirt for the 2026 tournament.
The archive continues on the live 2026 Algeria team page.
Yes. Algeria beat West Germany 2-1 in their World Cup debut at Spain 1982. The result is one of the most famous African World Cup wins in history. Germany went on to reach the final.
Adidas currently make the Algeria national team kit.
Algeria are known as Les Fennecs, the Desert Foxes, after the small desert fox native to North Africa.
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