Houssem Aouar: Qualification to the Round of 32 is a Source of Pride for All Algerians

The Algerian international Houssem Aouar expressed his great happiness in leading the "Desert Warriors" to the round of 32 in the 2026 World Cup, affirming that the team succeeded in overcoming the pressures preceding the match against Austria, gifting the Algerian fans a well-deserved qualification to the knockout stages.

Aouar explained, in statements following the end of the match, that the feeling of pride was the most prominent theme within the national team's camp after securing qualification, noting that the players were aware of the magnitude of the responsibility placed upon them.

He said, "For the Algerian national team, the first thing we feel is pride. We are very proud of ourselves, our families, and all the Algerian people. There was a lot of pressure before this match, which is natural when you participate in the World Cup."

He continued: "The whole country was expecting us to present a good image, and I hope we succeeded in that tonight. Honestly, we are very happy, and now we need to catch our breath and prepare for what's next."

He concluded his remarks by saying: "The last few minutes were very mentally challenging because we knew we were playing for qualification. We experienced a crazy scenario at the end, but the important thing is that we succeeded in advancing. Now we will rest well, and I hope the Algerian people enjoy this moment."