In the 1982 FIFA World Cup, Algeria made a historic debut by defeating West Germany 2-1 in one of the tournament’s bigge...st upsets. They also won against Chile 3-2 but were controversially eliminated in the group stage due to the infamous “Disgrace of Gijón,” where West Germany and Austria played a match that ensured both teams advanced. Despite not progressing, Algeria’s performance gained global recognition for African football and remains a significant moment in World Cup history.