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Algeria In 1982, Algeria shocked defending European champions West Germany and nearly rewrote World Cup history — only to be eliminated by a scandalous gentlemen's agreement between West Germany and Austria that FIFA later banned. Forty-four years on, the Desert Foxes are back, and they have a point to prove.
Algeria return to the FIFA World Cup 2026 aiming to build on their proud World Cup history and reach the knockout stage once again.
The Desert Foxes are one of Africa's most successful football nations and will be making their fifth FIFA World Cup appearance. Algeria's best World Cup campaign came in 2014 when they reached the Round of 16 and pushed eventual champions Germany to extra time.
Led by a talented squad featuring experienced internationals and exciting young players, Algeria will look to make a strong impact in North America. Here is everything you need to know about Algeria, including the squad, fixtures, results, records and FIFA World Cup statistics.
Algeria FIFA World Cup Quick Facts
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Country | Algeria |
| Football Association | Algerian Football Federation (FAF) |
| Confederation | Confederation of African Football (CAF) |
| Nickname | The Desert Foxes |
| Manager | Vladimir Petković |
| Captain | Riyad Mahrez |
| First FIFA World Cup Appearance | 1982 |
| World Cup Appearances (Including 2026) | 5 |
| Best FIFA World Cup Result | Round of 16 (2014) |
| World Cup Titles | 0 |
| Africa Cup of Nations Titles | 2 (1990, 2019) |
| Total World Cup Matches Played | 13 |
| Total Wins | 3 |
| Total Draws | 3 |
| Total Losses | 7 |
| Goals Scored | 13 |
| Goals Conceded | 19 |
| Most World Cup Appearances | Rafik Halliche (8 matches) |
| Top World Cup Goalscorer | Salah Assad (2 goals) |
| Latest FIFA World Cup Appearance | 2026 |
Algeria FIFA World Cup 2026 Full Squad List
Manager: Vladimir Petković
Captain: Riyad Mahrez
Goalkeepers: Luca Zidane (Granada), Oussama Benbot (Alger), Melvin Mastil (Stade Nyonnais).
Defenders: Rafik Belghali (Hellas Verona), Samir Chergui (Paris FC), Rayan Aït-Nouri (Manchester City), Jaouen Hadjam (BSC Young Boys), Aïssa Mandi (Lille), Ramy Bensebaïni (Borussia Dortmund), Zinedine Belaïd (Kabylie), Mohamed Amine Tougaï (Espérance de Tunis), Achraf Abada (USM Alger).
Midfielders: Nabil Bentaleb (Lille), Hicham Boudaoui (OGC Nice), Houssem Aouar (Al-Ittihad), Farès Chaïbi (Eintracht Frankfurt), Ibrahim Maza (Bayer Leverkusen), Yacine Titraoui (Royal Charleroi), Ramiz Zerrouki (Twente).
Forwards: Mohamed Amine Amoura (VfL Wolfsburg), Nadhir Benbouali (ETO), Adil Boulbina (Al-Duhail), Farès Ghedjemis (Frosinone), Amine Gouiri (Olympique Marseille), Anis Hadj Moussa (Feyenoord), Riyad Mahrez (Al-Ahli).
Algeria FIFA World Cup 2026 Group Stage Schedule
| Match No. | Date | Time (Local) | Match | Venue | City |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 | Tue, June 16 | 21:00 CDT | Argentina vs Algeria | Arrowhead Stadium | Kansas City |
| 58 | Mon, June 22 | 23:00 PDT | Jordan vs Algeria | Levi's Stadium | Santa Clara |
| 82 | Sat, June 27 | 22:00 CDT | Algeria vs Austria | Arrowhead Stadium | Kansas City |
Algeria FIFA World Cup 2026 Results
The 2026 FIFA World Cup has not started yet and Algeria's official tournament results will be updated after each match.
| Date | Match | Result | Score | Venue | Stage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 June 2026 | Argentina vs Algeria | Upcoming Fixture | TBD | Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City | Group Stage |
| 22 June 2026 | Jordan vs Algeria | Upcoming Fixture | TBD | Levi's Stadium, Santa Clara | Group Stage |
| 27 June 2026 | Algeria vs Austria | Upcoming Fixture | TBD | Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City | Group Stage |
Algeria FIFA World Cup Best Performances
| Year | Host Country | Achievement |
|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Spain | Group Stage |
| 1986 | Mexico | Group Stage |
| 2010 | South Africa | Group Stage |
| 2014 | Brazil | Round of 16 |
| 2026 | Canada, Mexico, United States | Qualified |
Algeria All-Time FIFA World Cup Stats
| Stat | Record |
|---|---|
| Total Matches Played | 13 |
| Wins | 3 |
| Draws | 3 |
| Losses | 7 |
| Goals Scored | 13 |
| Goals Conceded | 19 |
| Clean Sheets | 3 |
| Round of 16 Appearances | 1 |
| Quarter-final Appearances | 0 |
| Semi-final Appearances | 0 |
| Final Appearances | 0 |