| Association | Algerian Football Federation | ||
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| Confederation | CAF (Africa) | ||
| Head coach | Lakhdar Belloumi | ||
| FIFA code | ALG | ||
| BSWW ranking | NR (8 April 2024) [1] | ||
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| Appearances | 1 (first in 2011 ) | ||
| Best result | Group Stage (2011) | ||
The Algeria national beach soccer team represents Algeria in international beach soccer competitions and is controlled by the Algerian Football Federation, the governing body for football in Algeria.
Correct as of June 2011
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
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