Algeria
AFRICA CUP 2015
Nations Cup appearances: 15
Best result: Winners (1990)
Coach: Christian Gourcuff (France)
Key players: Yacine Brahimi, Sofiane Feghouli, Islam Slimani
Fifa ranking: 18
Algeria crashed out in the group phase last time around but have since climbed to the top of the African rankings and reached the World Cup knock-out stage for first time in 2014.
Attacking midfielder Yacine Brahimi is reigning BBC African Footballer of Year.
So far, nine African national teams have qualified.
since 1957 until 2019
Hakimi and Salah lead the contenders on the 10-man shortlist
The 2026 World Cup will take place in Canada, Mexico, and the USA from 11 June to 19 July
Ranking after eight matches
Mauritania beats Algeria
a draw between Algeria and Burkina Faso
a draw between Algeria and Angola
Who to watch out for at Afcon
