Algeria’s Triumph Sparks National Pride and Hope for Historic World Cup Progress
Following Algeria’s impressive 4-2 victory over South Korea, the Algerian press is buzzing with excitement and optimism. The team, led by coach Vahid Halilhodzic, has now put itself in a strong position to reach the World Cup round of 16 for the first time in history.
Le Quotidien d’Oran praises the team’s performance as one played “with art and style,” noting that the doors to the next round are “wide open.” The paper highlights that Algeria now needs just one point to overcome the psychological barrier of the group stage.
Freedom reflects on the pressure exerted by 40 million Algerians that helped the coach “see things clearly,” suggesting a turning point in the team’s mindset and approach.
The Algiers Daily Newspaper hails an “indisputable, deserved victory” and calls the match a “reference match,” while pointing out the defensive challenges Algeria still faces. The paper argues that the best defense is a strong attack — something Algeria showed in spades against South Korea, though lacking against Belgium in their first match.
All About Algeria captures the spirit of the nation: “This is the Algeria we love… generous and courageous… a performance worthy of the greatest teams.” It notes this historic moment, the first since 1982 that Algeria truly controls its destiny, with a draw against Russia in the final group match enough to reach the knockout stage.
Even The National, an Abu Dhabi daily, is closely following Algeria’s journey, emphasizing the significance of this World Cup campaign for an African and Arab team.
Algeria’s fans and media alike are now eagerly looking ahead to the final group game against Russia, with hopes high for a historic breakthrough on football’s biggest stage.
