The Algerian women’s national team has qualified for the semifinals of the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations (CAN) for the first time in its history. This achievement follows a 2-1 victory over Ivory Coast in the quarterfinal match held Saturday at the Moulay Rachid stadium in Casablanca, Morocco. Ivory Coast opened the scoring in the 31st minute, a goal that sparked protest from the Algerian team. Details regarding the nature of the protest were not fully reported. This historic win marks a significant milestone for Algerian women’s football. The team will now advance to compete in the semifinals against yet to be determined opponents. This qualification boosts Algeria’s profile within the African women’s game.