Algerian community gathers in Sydney for World Cup match
The Guardian Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 28, 2026, 3:00 PM
Last updated Jun 28, 2026
On June 28, 2026, a vibrant gathering of Algeria supporters took place in a cafe in Surry Hills, Sydney, as the national team aimed to qualify for the World Cup knockout stage for the first time in 12 years. The atmosphere was filled with excitement and apprehension, with patrons sharing tea and exchanging greetings in French. The cafe was adorned with Algeria's green and white flag, reflecting the hopes of the attendees as they cheered for their team during the critical match. The festivities accompanied the match, although the current status remains unclear as the game progresses.
- •Gathering took place in a Surry Hills cafe in Sydney.
- •Supporters shared food and tea while watching the match.
- •The crowd hopes for Algeria's first knockout stage qualification since 2014.
- •The match atmosphere included nervous energy and excitement.
- 3:00 PMThe Guardian Sport — Cups of tea and a roaring crowd: Sydney’s Algerian community gathers for World Cup nailbiter
"There was good food, nervous energy and pandemonium at a Surry Hills cafe as Algeria went through to the knockout round On a rainy day in Sydney’s Surry Hills, a small crowd rushes into a small cafe draped in the green and white flag of Algeria, gathering around a TV with dreams of seeing their country make the World Cup knockout stage for the first time in 12 years. Greetings are exchanged in French as small plastic cups of tea are handed out. The smell of spices wafts through the cafe as flames burst from a pan in the kitchen. Continue reading...
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