Amine Gouiri marked Algeria’s first World Cup victory in 12 years with the kind of celebration that writes its own headline: jumping over barriers to reach fans after the final whistle.
Algeria’s last World Cup appearance came back in 2014, making this return to the sport’s biggest stage a generational event for the North African nation’s supporters.
Gouiri’s road to the World Cup
The 26-year-old striker found the net in Algeria’s 3-1 qualifying victory over Botswana in March 2025, a result that helped pave the path to the 2026 tournament in North America.
As of June 2026, Gouiri has tallied 11 goals and 5 assists across all competitions for Olympique de Marseille this season.
