CurItiba: Algeria can make history by qualifying for the second round of the World Cup for the first time in four appearances at the tournament when they face Russia in Curitiba on Thursday.


Algeria's players run during a training session at the Antonio Couto Pereira stadium in Curitiba. Pic/AFP 

The Desert Foxes will be assured of their place in the last 16 with a win, but should also progress with a draw so long as South Korea don't beat the already qualified Belgium by at least three goals in the other match in Group H.