Algeria World Cup 2026: Squad, Fixtures, Results & History
Algeria are competing at the 2026 FIFA World Cup in North America, in Group J alongside Argentina, Austria, Jordan. Here is everything you need to know about Algeria’s 2026 World Cup campaign.
Algeria World Cup 2026: Key Facts
| Confederation | CAF |
| FIFA Ranking | #34 |
| Group | Group J |
| Group Opponents | Argentina, Austria, Jordan |
| Head Coach | Vladimir Petković |
| Star Player | Riyad Mahrez |
| World Cup Appearances | 4 |
| Best Result | Round of 16 (2014) |
Algeria 2026 World Cup Squad
Algeria named their 26-man squad for the 2026 World Cup on June 2, 2026.
Goalkeepers: Raïs Mbolhi, Alexandre Oukidja, Anthony Mandrea
Defenders: Ramy Bensebaini, Djamel Benlamri, Aissa Mandi, Saïd Benrahma, Youcef Atal
Midfielders: Ismaël Bennacer, Sofiane Feghouli, Haris Belkebla, Ramiz Zerrouki, Samy Mmaee
Forwards: Riyad Mahrez, Islam Slimani, Baghdad Bounedjah, Youcef Belaïli, Ayoub Abdelellah
Algeria World Cup 2026 Fixtures
| Date | Match | Result |
|---|---|---|
| June 14 | Algeria vs Argentina | TBC |
| June 19 | Algeria vs Jordan | TBC |
| June 24 | Algeria vs Austria | TBC |
Key Players to Watch
Riyad Mahrez
The Al-Ahli winger and Algeria captain is one of the most gifted players ever produced by African football. His dribbling, creativity and ability to score spectacular goals have made him one of the continent’s greatest ever players. His leadership will be crucial for Algeria.
Ismaël Bennacer
The AC Milan midfielder is Algeria’s most important player in the engine room. His ability to win the ball, pass quickly and control the tempo of games makes him an essential component in Algeria’s midfield structure.
Ramy Bensebaini
The Borussia Dortmund left-back is one of the best full-backs in the Bundesliga. His attacking ability, crossing and defensive solidity make him a key player for Algeria and one of the most highly regarded African defenders in European football.
Algeria World Cup History
Algeria made history at the 2014 World Cup in Brazil, reaching the Round of 16 for the first time where they gave eventual champions Germany an enormous scare before losing 2-1 after extra time. They were inspired by Riyad Mahrez who announced himself to the world in that tournament. As two-time African Cup of Nations winners they are one of Africa’s most respected footballing nations.
How Did Algeria Qualify for World Cup 2026?
Algeria qualified through CAF African qualifying, winning their group. Under Vladimir Petković they have become a more organised and tactically disciplined team, though still relying heavily on Mahrez’s individual quality.
Algeria World Cup 2026 Prediction
Algeria face the enormous challenge of Group J with Argentina as the headline match. However, wins over Jordan and a competitive performance against Austria could see them through. The match against Argentina will determine everything and Algeria will want to avoid a heavy defeat.
Follow this page for live match updates, results and news on Algeria at World Cup 2026. Last updated: June 6, 2026.
