Algeria’s football team, known as “Les Fennecs," is back at the FIFA World Cup in 2026 after 12 years away. The team is led by coach Vladimir Petković and captain Riyad Mahrez, who bring experience and leadership.
They are placed in Group J, where they will play against Argentina, Austria, and Jordan. It’s a tough group, but Algeria are excited to show their strength and passion on the world stage once again.
First World Cup Played: 1982 (Spain).
Total appearances: 5 (1982, 1986, 2010, 2014, 2026).
Best finish: Round of 16 in 2014
Return in 2026: First World Cup since 2014, ending a 12-year gap.
Goalkeepers: Luca Zidane, Oussama Benbot, Melvin Mastil, Anthony Mandrea.
Defenders: Aïssa Mandi, Ramy Bensebaïni, Rayan Aït-Nouri, Rafik Belghali, Zineddine Belaïd, Achref Abada, Jaouen Hadjam, Mohamed Amine Tougaï, Samir Chergui
Midfielders: Nabil Bentaleb, Hicham Boudaoui, Houssem Aouar, Farès Chaïbi, Ramiz Zerrouki, Ibrahim Maza, Yacine Titraoui.
Forwards: Riyad Mahrez (C), Mohamed Amoura, Amine Gouiri, Anis Hadj Moussa, Adil Boulbina, Nadhir Benbouali, Farès Ghedjemis
| Date | Matches | Venue |
| June 17, 2026 | Argentina vs Algeria Live Stream | Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City |
| June 22, 2026 | Jordan vs Algeria Live Stream | Levi’s Stadium, San Francisco Bay Area |
| June 27, 2026 | Algeria vs Austria Live Stream | Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City |