WC2026 Updates

Algeria

Group JFIFA ranking #35CAFALG

5th appearance · First since 2014

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Algeria return to the World Cup for the first time since pushing Germany to extra time in the 2014 round of 16. Riyad Mahrez remains the talisman, and a draw against Argentina would evoke memories of their famous 1982 win over West Germany.

Algeria fixtures

Players to watch

  • Riyad Mahrez

    Forward · Al Ahli

  • Amine Gouiri

    Forward · Marseille

  • Ismaël Bennacer

    Midfielder · Dinamo Zagreb

Group J table

Group J

Top 2 advance · best 3rds may qualify
TeamPGDPts
1Argentina000
2Austria000
3Algeria000
4Jordan000