Algeria
FIFA World Cup 2026 Team Profile
Vladimir Petković
Head Coach
4-2-3-1
Formation
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Titles
4
Appearances
Overview
Algeria return to the World Cup for the first time since 2014, with Riyad Mahrez leading a squad aiming to match the 2014 round-of-16 run. The Desert Foxes have been one of the most consistent African sides in recent years.
Road to World Cup 2026
Algeria advanced through the CAF playoffs, beating several rivals in two-legged ties.
Qualification: Tournament qualification
Key Players to Watch
- Riyad Mahrez
- Saïd Benrahma
- Islam Slimani
- Baghdad Bounedjah
Strengths
Technical quality, set-piece threat, and a settled spine. Mahrez is one of the most experienced attackers at the tournament.
Weaknesses
Squad depth in defensive positions. The team can be vulnerable to high-pressing European sides.
World Cup 2026 Chances
Reaching the round of 32 is the target. A knockout-round appearance would match the 2014 achievement.
Historical World Cup Performance
Three prior appearances, with a round-of-16 finish in 2014 as the high point. The 2014 tournament included a famous 4-2 win over South Korea in the group stage.
Best result: Round of 16 (2014)
Last World Cup: Did not qualify (2022)
Match Schedule
Argentina vs Algeria
Jordan vs Algeria
Algeria vs Austria