President Abdelmadjid Tebboune extended heartfelt congratulations to Algeria’s national football team on Thursday evening following their qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, after an emphatic 3-0 victory over Somalia at the Miloud Hadefi Stadium in Oran.
In a message shared on his official social media accounts, President Tebboune expressed immense pride and joy, stating: “We are overjoyed and deeply proud of your qualification for the World Cup. You have brought back the spirit of great celebration to every Algerian, both inside and outside the country. A thousand thanks to our Greens, may God bless Algeria with lasting happiness.”
This message from the head of state resonated widely among Algerians, who viewed the national team’s success as a continuation of the country’s path of unity, pride, and resurgence. The president’s words reflect not only his support for Algerian athletes but also his vision of sports as a source of national cohesion and international prestige.
Through this qualification, Algeria once again affirms its capability to stand strong among the world’s footballing nations—guided by a leadership that upholds the values of sovereignty, determination, and loyalty to the country’s illustrious history, especially amid regional challenges and in defense of just causes like that of the Sahrawi people.
