Tens of thousands of fans took part in celebrations across Algeria after their team qualified for the knock-out phase of the World Cup for the first time.
Algeria secured qualification in Brazil with a 1-1 draw against Russia, who were eliminated from the competition.
Fireworks lit up the night sky of the capital, Algiers, as crowds danced and waved flags and car horns blared.
A BBC reporter says the partying went on until dawn, with whole families taking part in the football euphoria.
The Algerian Foxes celebrated their draw in Curitiba which ensured their qualification to the knock-out stage Convoys of cars with honking horns drove through Algiers, the BBC's Mohamed Areski Himeur reports from the city.
In many cities in France - Algeria's former colonial power - supporters of The Foxes also took to the streets in celebration.
Thousands of fans watched the match live on a big screen in a square in Algiers 
After the final whistle the party began In the next round of the football World Cup, Algeria face Germany.
In the 1982 tournament West Germany were accused of deliberately playing out a result with Austria that ensured both teams progressed at Algeria's expense.
"We have not forgotten," Algerian coach Vahid Halilhodzic said.
All neighbourhoods joined in the celebrations 
Women were also amongst the revellers 
In Paris, Algerian supporters went to the Arc de Triomphe to mark the historic qualification 
In some cities, like Marseille, riot police dispersed supporters after trouble erupted Algeria celebrates World Cup success
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