World Cup 2026 · North Africa
Algeria
The Fennec Foxes
Group J · 2019 AFCON champions - Mohamed Amoura was qualifying top scorer with 10 goals
Tournament Stats
4
World Cup Appearances
-
Finals Reached
#33
Ranking
4
Participations
Team Overview
Algeria arrive with one of the most compelling opening-match narratives in the tournament - facing defending champions Argentina in Group J. Riyad Mahrez, the 2022 AFCON Player of the Tournament, leads an attacking unit that includes prolific scorer Mohamed Amoura (10 qualifying goals) and creative talent Amine Gouiri. Algeria are tactically astute and physically imposing. If they can get past the Argentina opener, Austria and Jordan represent beatable opposition. A qualification from Group J would be a major achievement.
Tournament Fixtures
| Date | Match | Venue | Kick-off (UK) | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun 14 Jun | AlgeriavsJordan | AT&T Stadium, Arlington, USA | 20:00 | Find Screenings |
| Sat 20 Jun | ArgentinavsAlgeria | SoFi Stadium, Los Angeles, USA | 02:00 | Find Screenings |
| Fri 26 Jun | AlgeriavsAustria |
Players to Watch
One to Watch
Youcef Atal
Winger
OGC Nice
OGC Nice's attacking right-back who is equally dangerous going forward as he is solid in defence.
One to Watch
Riyad Mahrez
Winger
Al Ahli
Former Manchester City and Leicester star - the 2022 AFCON Player of the Tournament and Algeria's captain.
One to Watch
Mohamed Amoura
Forward
VfL Wolfsburg
Algeria's top qualifier scorer with 10 goals - powerful, mobile and lethal in front of goal.
One to Watch
Amine Gouiri
Forward
Marseille
Marseille's creative forward - technical, quick and capable of moments of real brilliance.
Algeria Football Culture
Algerian Cuisine
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Fennec Foxes Legacy
1982 Disgrace of Gijón, 2014 round of 16, 2019 AFCON champions. Algeria's football story.
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