What is Algeria chanting at the World Cup?

Algeria fans are chanting "One Two Three Viva l'Algérie" at the World Cup 2026. It opens: "One, two, three, viva l'Algérie!". In English: "One, two, three, long live Algeria!".

What do Algeria fans chant?

Algeria fans are chanting "One Two Three Viva l'Algérie" at the World Cup 2026. It opens: "One, two, three, viva l'Algérie!". In English: "One, two, three, long live Algeria!".

What are the Algerian chanting at the World Cup 2026?

Algeria fans are chanting "One Two Three Viva l'Algérie" at the World Cup 2026. It opens: "One, two, three, viva l'Algérie!". In English: "One, two, three, long live Algeria!".

What are Algerian fans singing at the World Cup?

Algeria fans are chanting "One Two Three Viva l'Algérie" at the World Cup 2026. It opens: "One, two, three, viva l'Algérie!". In English: "One, two, three, long live Algeria!".

What does "One Two Three Viva l'Algérie" mean in English?

"One Two Three Viva l'Algérie" translates to: "One, two, three, long live Algeria!".

What does "Viva l'Algérie (Stadium Version)" mean in English?

"Viva l'Algérie (Stadium Version)" translates to: "One, two, three — Long live Algeria!".

How do you sing Algeria's World Cup chants?

To sing "One Two Three Viva l'Algérie", follow this rhythm: ONE, TWO, THREE, VI-va l'al-gé-RIE! / WA-hd, ZOUJ, tla-TA!. It is sung to the melody of Original — the most famous Algerian football chant, rhythmic counting.

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Q: What are the lyrics to Algeria's "One Two Three Viva l'Algérie" chant?

The lyrics to "One Two Three Viva l'Algérie" start: "One, two, three, viva l'Algérie!". Melody: Original — the most famous Algerian football chant, rhythmic counting. Rhythm: ONE, TWO, THREE, VI-va l'al-gé-RIE! / WA-hd, ZOUJ, tla-TA!.

Q: What are the lyrics to Algeria's "Viva l'Algérie (Stadium Version)" chant?

The lyrics to "Viva l'Algérie (Stadium Version)" start: "Wahd, zouj, tletha — Viva l'Algérie!". Melody: Counting chant with crescendo. Rhythm: WAHD, ZOUJ, TLE-tha — VI-va l'al-gé-RIE!.

2 chants — full lyrics, English translations & rhythm guides

Updated July 19, 2026

Quick answer

Algeria's most famous World Cup 2026 chant is “One Two Three Viva l'Algérie”. It opens with the lyric “One, two, three, viva l'Algérie!”, which in English means “One, two, three, long live Algeria!”. Sung to the melody of Original — the most famous Algerian football chant, rhythmic counting.

This chant became a global phenomenon during the 2014 World Cup in Brazil, when Algerian fans flooded Belo Horizonte and Porto Alegre with green. Below you'll find full lyrics, English translations, and rhythm guides for all 2 Algeria World Cup 2026 chants.

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One Two Three Viva l'Algérie

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Throughout the match — the essential Algerian anthem

Lyrics

One, two, three, viva l'Algérie! One, two, three, viva l'Algérie! Wahd, zouj, tlata, viva l'Algérie! Tahya El-Khadra! One, two, three, viva l'Algérie! One, two, three, viva l'Algérie! Mn Alger lil alam! El-Khadra fi galbi! Les Fennecs! Les Fennecs! One, two, three, viva l'Algérie! Algérie mon amour! Tahya El-Khadra! Wahd, zouj, tlata, viva l'Algérie! Dz fi kol makan! One, two, three, viva l'Algérie! Tahya El-Khadra! Tahya El-Khadra!

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One, two, three, long live Algeria! One, two, three, long live Algeria! One, two, three (in Darja), long live Algeria! Long live the Greens! One, two, three, long live Algeria! One, two, three, long live Algeria! From Algiers to the world! The Greens in my heart! The Fennec Foxes! The Fennec Foxes! One, two, three, long live Algeria! Algeria my love! Long live the Greens! One, two, three (in Darja), long live Algeria! Algeria everywhere! One, two, three, long live Algeria! Long live the Greens! Long live the Greens!

Rhythm Guide

ONE, TWO, THREE, VI-va l'al-gé-RIE! / WA-hd, ZOUJ, tla-TA!

Melody: Original — the most famous Algerian football chant, rhythmic counting

Why It Matters

This chant became a global phenomenon during the 2014 World Cup in Brazil, when Algerian fans flooded Belo Horizonte and Porto Alegre with green. The mixing of English counting with French and Darja reflects Algeria's multilingual identity. When Algeria reached the Round of 16 and nearly beat Germany in extra time, this chant echoed through streets from Algiers to Marseille — home to France's massive Algerian diaspora.

Viva l'Algérie (Stadium Version)

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After goals and during celebrations

Lyrics

Wahd, zouj, tletha — Viva l'Algérie!

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One, two, three — Long live Algeria!

Rhythm Guide

WAHD, ZOUJ, TLE-tha — VI-va l'al-gé-RIE!

Melody: Counting chant with crescendo

Why It Matters

The stadium version of Algeria's most famous chant strips it down to its purest form — counting to three in Darja (Algerian Arabic) then erupting into the rallying cry. The crescendo from "wahd" to "Viva l'Algérie!" creates an explosion of sound after every Fennec Fox goal.