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CAF · World Ranking #36

Algeria

Desert Foxes · Group J

#36
World Rank
0
WC Titles
5
Appearances
J
Group

Algeria return to the World Cup after missing 2018 and 2022, their first appearance since 2014. The Desert Foxes, 2019 African champions, are led by talisman Riyad Mahrez. They will look to recapture their impressive last-16 run from a decade ago.

Squad

Key squad members (selected). Full match-day squads update from the live feed.

Defenders

Ramy BensebainiBorussia DortmundAissa MandiLille

Midfielders

Ismael BennacerAC MilanHoussem AouarAl-Ittihad

Forwards

Riyad Mahrez#7 · Al-AhliSaid BenrahmaNeom SC

Fixtures & results

Group Stage · Group JFull time
Argentina 3
Algeria 0
Arrowhead StadiumKansas City
Group Stage · Group JJun 23, 2026
Jordan
Algeria
3:00 AM GMT
Levi's StadiumSanta Clara
Group Stage · Group JJun 28, 2026
Algeria
Austria
2:00 AM GMT
Arrowhead StadiumKansas City

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