On 6 October 2001, France hosted Algeria in an international friendly in Paris' Stade de France.

[1][2][3] It was the first time France played against Algeria after the latter gained independence from the former in 1962.

[4][5] Both Algerian and French players were presented as 'messengers of peace' before the start of the game but the French national anthem was booed by many of the fans.

[6][7] However, the match ended on the 76th minute due to a fan pitch invasion.

[8][9][10] France has not played against Algeria since.