Algeria has reached the FIFA World Cup four times: in 1982, 1986, 2010, and 2014. Their best performance came in 2014, when they advanced to the round of 16, only to be eliminated by Germany. In the 1982 World Cup, Algeria came close to reaching the knockout stage after defeating both West Germany and Chile. However, a controversial match between West Germany and Austria led to Algeria's elimination. 2014 marked Algeria's first-ever qualification for the round of 16.