Their 2026 World Cup
Match by match
H. Aouar played 3 matches for Algeria: 2 as a starter and 1 off the bench.
| Round | Match | His game |
|---|---|---|
| Group J | vs Argentina 0-3 | Came on in the 64′ |
| Group J | vs Austria 3-3 | Started, off on 90′ · 2 assists |
| Round of 32 | vs Switzerland 0-2 | Started, off on 58′ |
Biography
Houssem-Eddine Chaâbane Aouar (Arabic: حُسَام الدِّين شَعْبَان عَوَار; born 30 June 1998) is a professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Saudi Pro League club Al-Ittihad. Born in France, he plays for the Algeria national team. Graduating from the youth setup of Lyon, Aouar spent his professional career at the club for seven seasons before he joined the Italian club Roma in 2023. After playing one season with the Italian club, he joined the Saudi Arabian club Al-Ittihad in 2024. Aouar is a former youth international for France. He made one appearance for the country at senior level before switching his allegiance to Algeria in 2023. He represented the latter country at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations and 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Early life Houssem-Eddine Chaâbane Aouar was born on 30 June 1998 in Lyon, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, to parents from Béni Saf in Algeria. He grew up in Villeurbane.
Aouar joined the Olympique Lyonnais Academy in 2009 at the age of 11. He signed a three-year professional contract at Lyon in July 2016.
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