The national futsal team begins its historic journey in the 2026 Africa Cup of Nations this Monday evening. The squad will face the host nation and title holder, Morocco, at the Moulay Abdellah complex in Rabat, starting at 8:00 PM Algerian time. Guided by coach Nordine Ben Amrouche, who summoned 14 players, the team completed its final training session yesterday. This maiden appearance in the tournament serves as a valuable opportunity for the players to gain experience at the continental level. The tournament runs until October 21. Following the opener, Algeria will play against Libya on Wednesday and Zambia on Friday in Group A. The team secured its spot in the competition after defeating Guinea during the qualifying rounds.