Algeria suffered a surprising 1-2 home defeat to Guinea in a crucial FIFA World Cup qualification (CAF) match on June 7, 2024. The result was a significant upset in Group G, with Guinea securing a vital away victory to boost their own qualification hopes. Algeria opened the scoring early through a well-worked team move, but Guinea responded with resilience, netting an equalizer before halftime. The decisive moment came in the second half when Guinea capitalized on a defensive error to score the winner, stunning the home crowd. The defeat leaves Algeria with work to do in the group standings, while Guinea's three points represent a major step forward in the fiercely competitive African qualifiers. Post-match, the Algerian manager lamented missed chances, while his Guinean counterpart praised his team's character and tactical discipline. The starting lineups featured Algeria's Riyad Mahrez and Guinea's Naby Keïta as the key figures in a tense and dramatic encounter.