The Algeria national football team is facing harsh criticism after their loss to Argentina in the 2026 World Cup. The Algerian players expressed their surprise at the level of criticism they are receiving from former players, media, and fans. The teammates of Riyad Mahrez ignored the fact that all the criticism they are receiving is not related to the result, but rather to the performance they presented and the lack of will on the field. The most prominent person to explain the anger of the Algerians was former player Antar Yahia, who confirmed that he, like the local fans, is very upset with the lineup chosen by coach Vladimir Petkovic. It is worth mentioning that Algerian striker Amine Gouiri had predicted what he and his teammates would present against Argentina when he made remarkable statements before the match. He confirmed that the Greens want to present a respectable face when facing the world champions, without talking about the possibility of creating a surprise and targeting a win. The Algerian national team players lost 3-0 in their first match in the 2026 World Cup finals. This was accompanied by a poor performance throughout the match and a lack of resistance against the teammates of Lionel Messi. The Algeria national football team is looking to improve their performance in the upcoming matches after the early loss. This will have a significant impact on the morale of the players and the fans. It will be very important for the team to recover quickly and return to good performance in the upcoming matches.