AlgeriaSeason Statistics
World Cup 2026Group JSeason 2026| Competition | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| World Cup 2026(J)2026 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 7 | 4 |
Women's Africa Cup of Nations 2026(A)2026 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 6 |
 Africa Cup of Nations(E)2025 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 1 | 9 |
Form (last 5)
Upcoming Fixtures
Standings
Standings of Group J in the World Cup 2026 group stage.
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1Qualification |  Argentina | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | +7 | 9 |
| 2Qualification |  Austria | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| 3Qualification |  Algeria | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | -2 | 4 |
| 4Qualification |  Jordan | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | -5 | 0 |
Full Squad
Goalkeepers
Defenders
2
Lille
3
ASO Chlef
4
ES Tunis
5
JS Kabylie
13
BSC Young Boys
15
Manchester City
17
Hellas Verona
21
Borussia Dortmund
26
Paris FCMidfielders
6
Twente
8
Al-Ittihad FC
10
Eintracht Frankfurt
14
Nice
19Lille
22
Bayer Leverkusen
24
CharleroiForwards
7
Al-Ahli Jeddah
9
Marseille
11
Feyenoord
12
Gyori ETO FC
18
VfL Wolfsburg
20
Al-Duhail SC
25
FrosinoneKey Players
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History of the Algeria national team
Founding and Early Years
The Algeria national team, nicknamed "the Desert Foxes" (Fennecs), is governed by the Algerian Football Federation (FAF), founded in 1962 after the country's independence. It established itself from its earliest World Cup appearances as a nation capable of upsetting the biggest powers.
Team Evolution
Driven by a pool of talent drawn from its diaspora and domestic league, Algeria's national team built an attacking playing identity that produced several stunning upsets on the continental and world stage.
Great Managers
Vladimir Petkovic, the Swiss head coach, now leads the Fennecs, continuing a tradition of head coaches who guided Algeria to its two continental titles.
Iconic Players
Rabah Madjer, hero of the 1987 European Cup final with FC Porto and a pioneer of Algerian football at the World Cup, and Lakhdar Belloumi, voted African Footballer of the 20th Century by CAF, rank among the greatest stars of Algerian football. Riyad Mahrez, the current captain and key figure in the 2019 continental triumph, now carries that legacy forward.
Major Achievements
Algeria have won two Africa Cup of Nations titles (1990, on home soil, and 2019). At the 2026 World Cup, Algeria were eliminated in the Round of 32 by Switzerland (0-2), after finishing second in their group.
The Team Today
Under Vladimir Petkovic, Algeria rank among the top nations of the African continent in the FIFA World Ranking.
Overall record
Based on the last 17 matches played
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Frequently asked questions
When is Algeria's next match?+
Algeria face Morocco on 15 August 2026.
What is Algeria's current standing?+
Algeria are currently 3 in World Cup 2026 with 4 points.
How many AFCON titles has Algeria won?+
Two: 1990 (on home soil) and 2019.
Who is Algeria's captain?+
Riyad Mahrez, the Desert Foxes' current captain.
How did Algeria's 2026 World Cup end?+
They were eliminated in the Round of 32 by Switzerland (0-2).
Who is Algeria's current head coach?+
Vladimir Petkovic, the Swiss head coach.
When was the Algerian Football Federation founded?+
The FAF was founded in 1962.