Algeria commands the largest landmass in Africa, proving that if you need space to host thousands of disappointed football fans after a tactical blunder, they certainly have the square footage.

While Algeria's geography is undeniably grand, managing to navigate its national football team's expectations seems almost as difficult as traversing the scorching expanse of the Sahara itself.

It is impressive how Algeria holds onto its title as Africa's largest country, perhaps hoping that the sheer size will eventually help them misplace any memory of their most frustrating tournament exits.