Algeria’s national football team has written a new chapter in FIFA World Cup history by producing one of the longest team moves ever recorded in the tournament.
During the thrilling 3-3 draw against Austria, the Desert Foxes scored their third goal through captain Riyad Mahrez following an extraordinary sequence of possession that showcased the team’s composure and technical quality.
According to football statistics platform Opta, Mahrez’s second goal of the match—and Algeria’s third—came after an incredible 110 consecutive passes, making it one of the longest passing sequences leading to a goal in FIFA World Cup history.
Opta also revealed that Algeria maintained possession for more than five uninterrupted minutes before converting their dominance into a dramatic goal in the 93rd minute, with Mahrez finishing off the historic move. The remarkable sequence underlined Algeria’s patient build-up play and secured the team a place in the World Cup record books.
