Algeria vs South Africa: head to head
5 matches · 1996–2024
1Algeria wins
3Draws
1South Africa wins
8–7Goals
Rivalry summary
131
Algeria 1Draws 3South Africa 1
Algeria and South Africa have met 5 times since 1996. The record is perfectly balanced: 1 wins each and 3 draws.
Goals: Algeria 8, South Africa 7 (3.00 per match).
The most recent meeting was on 26 March 2024: Algeria 3–3 South Africa (FIFA Series).
The biggest margin in this fixture was Algeria 3–1 South Africa on 19 January 2015.
4 of the meetings were competitive matches; the rest were friendlies.
Rivalry facts
- Most common result
- Algeria 1–2 South Africa (1 times)
- Algeria at home
- 0W 1D 0L in 1 games
- South Africa at home
- 1W 1D 0L in 2 games
- Longest Algeria unbeaten run
- 4 matches
- Longest South Africa unbeaten run
- 3 matches
- Competitive matches only
- Algeria 1, South Africa 1, draws 2
- Goals per game
- 3.00
All 5 results
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | City |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Mar 2024 | Algeria | 3–3 | South Africa | FIFA Series | Algiers |
| 19 Jan 2015 | Algeria | 3–1 | South Africa | Africa Cup of Nations | Mongomo |
| 12 Jan 2013 | South Africa | 0–0 | Algeria | International Friendly | Johannesburg |
| 2 Feb 2000 | South Africa | 1–1 | Algeria | Africa Cup of Nations | Kumasi |
| 27 Jan 1996 | South Africa | 2–1 | Algeria | Africa Cup of Nations | Johannesburg |
By competition
| Competition | P | Algeria | Draw | South Africa |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Africa Cup of Nations | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| FIFA Series | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| International Friendly | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Columns: Algeria wins, draws, South Africa wins.
By decade
| Decade | Algeria | Draw | South Africa |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2000s | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2010s | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Frequently asked questions
Who has won more matches between Algeria and South Africa?
Neither: Algeria and South Africa have 1 wins each, with 3 draws.
How many times have Algeria and South Africa played each other?
They have played 5 times between 1996 and 2024.
When did Algeria last play South Africa?
On 26 March 2024: Algeria 3–3 South Africa (FIFA Series).