Algerian international Ismaël Bennacer expressed his pride and great honor in the national team's qualification for the 2026 World Cup, despite his absence from the field in the match against Somalia, affirming that his heart was with his teammates at every moment of the game.

The star of Dinamo Zagreb in Croatia shared an emotional message on his official account on the platform X (formerly Twitter), writing: "Proud of this team, proud of this country. I was not on the field this evening, but my heart was there. Congratulations to the entire team on this historic qualification."

Bennacer's words received a wide response from Algerian fans who appreciated his high national spirit and his constant commitment to support the team in all circumstances, considering his message a sincere expression of his belonging and love for the 'Greens' jersey.