On August 15, 2026, Algeria's women's national football team secured a historic bronze medal at the Women's Africa Cup of Nations (CAN) held in Morocco. This marks the first time Algeria has reached the podium in the competition's history.
In the third-place match, Algeria defeated South Africa 2-1 in a penalty shootout after a 1-1 draw in regular time. The match took place at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat.
The Algerian team, coached by Farid Benstiti, showed resilience throughout the tournament, finishing second in their group behind Nigeria before defeating Tunisia in the quarter-finals and narrowly losing to Morocco in the semi-finals.
This achievement is a significant milestone for women's football in Algeria, reflecting growing investment and support for the sport. The team's performance has been celebrated across the country, with fans and officials praising their determination.
