Rennes midfielder Foued Kadir believes that Algeria can cause a surprise and qualify for the knockout stages of this summer's World Cup in Brazil.

Algeria have been drawn alongside Belgium, Russia and South Korea, and while Kadir has acknowledged that Belgium are the favourites to win Group H, he insists that a positive result against them in their opening game could throw the group wide open.

The 30-year-old told BBC Sport: "Belgium are the group favourites and we know that with the way things go in any tournament, the first game is very important.

"If we can get a good result against Belgium then our chances will quickly go way up.

"It's important that we get off to a good start, so that we can face South Korea and Russia who share the same ambition as ourselves, because football experts have already given Belgium the first place."

Kadir has made 21 appearances for Algeria since making his international debut in 2010.