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<p>Egypt, Morocco, Algeria, and Tunisia have all qualified for the 2026 World Cup.</p>
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<p>North Africa's achievements on the international football stage are thriving, with Morocco, Egypt, Algeria, and Tunisia securing their places in the 2026 World Cup. The tournament, set to take place in North America next summer, will see these nations showcase their unique footballing identities: Morocco's pioneering journey after their historic semi-final appearance in 2022, Egypt's dominant legacy as the nation with the most AFCON titles, Algeria's generation of flair players, and Tunisia's remarkable consistency.</p>
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<p>North Africa's sustained success on the global stage reflects decades of nurturing talent and a deep passion for football. The region is renowned for producing dynamic players who captivate fans. With numerous stars flourishing in Europe's top leagues, <em>Transfermarkt</em> examines the rich footballing talent from North Africa by compiling the all-time most valuable North African XI, featuring both past and present football stars.</p>
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<h2>The All-Time Most Valuable North African XI</h2>
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<p>In goal, we have Moroccan goalkeeper Yassine Bounou, who achieved a peak market value of €18 million in 2021. On the right, Achraf Hakimi of Morocco and Paris Saint-Germain boasts a current market value of €80 million, making him the world's most valuable right-back. Rayan Aït-Nouri from Algeria and Manchester City fills the left-back position with a market value of €35 million reached last year. The center-back pairing features Nayef Aguerd from Morocco, valued at €38 million in 2023, alongside Medhi Benatia, who held a market value of €28 million in 2014.
For central midfield, we first feature Algerian talent Houssem Aouar, who was valued at €55 million in 2020, although at the time he had yet to declare his commitment to Algeria, being eligible for France as well.</p>
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<p>Alongside Aouar in midfield is Hakim Ziyech, who reached a market value of €50 million in 2019. The right wing features Egyptian superstar Mohamed Salah, who was valued at €150 million in 2018, making him the most valuable player in this lineup. On the left wing, we have Algerian Riyad Mahrez, who peaked at a market value of €60 million in 2018. Leading the attack are Algerian Amine Gouiri, valued at €50 million in 2022, and Egyptian Omar Marmoush, currently valued at €75 million.</p>
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