Akliouche called up by Deschamps, Algerian federation responds | OneFootball

Maghnes Akliouche

The Algerian Football Federation has finally responded to Maghnes Akliouche's first call-up to the French national team.

For a while, Maghnes Akliouche seemed close to choosing Algeria, but he ultimately turned his back on the Fennecs. France's head coach has indeed called up Monaco's Maghnes Akliouche for the 2026 World Cup qualifiers against Ukraine and Iceland. In response, a member of the Algerian federation has commented on the situation.

"Yes, we approached the player's entourage. We spoke with some of his family members, and Akliouche was aware of the national team's interest. From there, we put no further pressure on him. There is no media campaign from our side. We know that the player has French sporting nationality and that his life is in France. We respect that. Whether it's Akliouche or Cherki, neither player has shown any desire to join us," he told L’Équipe.