Presentation of the 2026 World Cup Trophy: President Tebboune receives the FIFA delegation in the presence of some iconic figures of national football

The President of the Republic, Mr. Abdelmadjid Tebboune, received a delegation from the International Federation of Association Football (FIFA), led by former German international Jürgen Klinsmann, who was carrying the symbolic trophy of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

This meeting comes at a particularly significant moment for national sports, as Algeria has officially qualified for the final phase of the 2026 World Cup, a major achievement that reflects the sustained efforts made by the State and the entire sporting community to elevate Algerian football to the highest international standards.

On this occasion, the President of the Republic also received several iconic figures of Algerian football, former legends who have profoundly shaped the country’s sporting history, including Ali Bencheikh, Salah Assad, Lakhdar Belloumi and Rabah Madjer, whose exploits remain deeply engraved in the collective memory of the Algerian people.

The meeting also brought together players from the current generation, notably Luca Zidane, Zineddine Belaïd, and young prodigy Mustapha Maza, symbolizing continuity and renewal within Algerian football.

Through this reception, President Tebboune highlighted intergenerational unity in national football, emphasizing the transmission of values, the spirit of sacrifice, and commitment to the national jersey as the foundation of past achievements and future successes.

A particularly warm and appreciative welcome was extended to Mr. Mohamed Maouche, a former figure of the legendary FLN football team, in recognition of his patriotic commitment and in tribute to the historical dimension of Algerian football, inseparably linked to the struggle for national independence.

Through this meeting, the President of the Republic reaffirms the State’s unwavering support for sports in general and football in particular, as a vehicle for national cohesion, international outreach, and pride for the Algerian people, on the eve of a World Cup participation carrying great ambitions for Algeria.