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Algeria — World Cup 2026
Group J · Model Elo 1857 · Founded 1964 · Stade Nelson-Mandela
Algeria are in Group J. Our model rates their title chance at 0.0% (Elo strength 1857, reaching the knockout stage 100% of the time). Below are AI predictions for all 4 group-stage fixtures.
About Algeria
Algeria are one of the 48 teams at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, drawn in Group J. The national side was founded in 1964. They play home matches at the Stade Nelson-Mandela in Blida, Algeria, which seats 35,000.
- Founded: 1964
- Home stadium: Stade Nelson-Mandela (capacity 35,000)
- Based in: Blida, Algeria
- Official site: faf.dz
Squad (27)
Goalkeepers
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1. Luca Zidane · Goalkeeper · age 28 · Granada -
25. Oussama Benbot · Goalkeeper · age 31 · USM Alger -
91. Melvin Mastil · Goalkeeper · age 26 · Stade Nyonnais
Defenders
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3. Jaouen Hadjam · Left-Back · age 23 · Young Boys -
5. Ramy Bensebaini · Left-Back · age 31 · Borussia Dortmund -
5. Zinéddine Belaïd · Centre-Back · age 27 · JS Kabylie -
7. Rafik Belghali · Right-Back · age 24 · Hellas Verona -
15. Mohamed Amine Tougai · Centre-Back · age 26 · Espérance de Tunis -
21. Rayan Aït-Nouri · Left-Back · age 25 · Manchester City -
23. Aïssa Mandi · Centre-Back · age 34 · Lille -
28. Achref Abada · Centre-Back · age 27 · USM Alger -
31. Samir Chergui · Centre-Back · age 27 · Paris FC
Midfielders
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6. Nabil Bentaleb · Defensive Midfield · age 31 · Lille -
6. Hicham Boudaoui · Central Midfield · age 26 · Nice -
6. Ramiz Zerrouki · Defensive Midfield · age 28 · Twente -
8. Farès Chaïbi · Attacking Midfield · age 23 · Eintracht Frankfurt -
10. Houssem Aouar · Attacking Midfield · age 28 · Al-Ittihad -
22. Yacine Titraoui · Central Midfield · age 23 · Charleroi -
30. Ibrahim Maza · Attacking Midfield · age 20 · Bayer Leverkusen
Forwards
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7. Riyad Mahrez · Right Winger · age 35 · Al-Ahli -
7. Farès Ghedjemis · Right Winger · age 23 · Frosinone -
7. Nadhir Benbouali · Centre-Forward · age 26 · Győri ETO -
9. Amine Gouiri · Centre-Forward · age 26 · Marseille -
9. Mohamed Amoura · Centre-Forward · age 26 · Wolfsburg -
23. Anis Hadj Moussa · Right Winger · age 24 · Feyenoord -
77. Adil Boulbina · Left Wing · age 23 · Al-Duhail
Staff
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Vladimir Petković · Manager · age 63 · Algeria
Current squad data from TheSportsDB.
Record
Algeria have played 621 internationals since 1963, winning 289 for a 46.5% win rate (289W 163D 169L, 958 goals for / 622 against). At the FIFA World Cup their record is 4W 4D 9L from 17 matches.
Recent form
- L vs Switzerland 0–2 · 2026-07-02 · FIFA World Cup
- D vs Austria 3–3 · 2026-06-27 · FIFA World Cup
- W vs Jordan 2–1 · 2026-06-22 · FIFA World Cup
- L vs Argentina 0–3 · 2026-06-16 · FIFA World Cup
- W vs Bolivia 4–0 · 2026-06-10
- W vs Netherlands 1–0 · 2026-06-03
Historical results from the martj42 dataset (CC0).
Algeria's Top World Cup Scorers
- Salah Assad — 2 World Cup goals
- Islam Slimani — 2 World Cup goals
- Abdelmoumene Djabou — 2 World Cup goals
- Riyad Mahrez — 2 World Cup goals
- Rabah Madjer — 1 World Cup goal
- Lakhdar Belloumi — 1 World Cup goal
World Cup goals only · data from the martj42 dataset (CC0). See all-time World Cup top scorers.
Group J Fixtures & Predictions
FAQ
Which group is Algeria in at the 2026 World Cup?
Algeria are in Group J.
What are Algeria's chances of winning the 2026 World Cup?
Our model gives Algeria a 0.0% chance of winning the tournament, from an Elo strength rating of 1857.
When was the Algeria national football team founded?
1964.
Where do Algeria play their home matches?
At the Stade Nelson-Mandela in Blida, Algeria (capacity 35,000).
What is Algeria's all-time record?
Algeria have played 621 internationals, winning 289 (46.5%). At the World Cup they have 4 wins, 4 draws and 9 defeats from 17 matches.