Algeria holds a unique distinction in World Cup history as the only African team to have defeated Germany in the tournament. This historic victory occurred on June 24, 1982, during the group stage of the World Cup in Spain, where Algeria won 2-1.
The match was played at the Estadio El Molinón in Gijón. Goals from Rabah Madjer and Lakhdar Belloumi secured the win for Algeria, despite a late goal from Germany's Karl-Heinz Rummenigge. This result remains a landmark moment for African football.
Since then, Germany and Algeria have met once more in the World Cup, in the Round of 16 in 2014. Germany won that match 2-1 after extra time, but Algeria's 1982 victory remains a celebrated achievement.
