Algeria World Cup 2026 Team Guide
Follow the Algeria World Cup 2026 Team with this team guide covering the projected squad, coaching staff, group stage schedule, key players, and useful links. This page is designed to help fans quickly find Algeria match information and learn more about the team heading into the tournament.
Algeria will play in Group J and opens group play against Argentina before facing Jordan and Austria.
🇩🇿 Algeria Team Overview
Algeria returns to the World Cup with a technically strong squad, dangerous wide players, and several experienced internationals. The team will look to combine attacking quality with greater defensive stability in a very competitive group.
- Confederation: CAF
- Group: Group J
- Head coach: Vladimir Petković
- Nickname: Desert Foxes
📅 Algeria Match Schedule World Cup 2026
| Date | Match | Time | City | Stadium |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 16, 2026 | Argentina vs Algeria | 9:00 PM | Kansas City | GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium |
| June 22, 2026 | Jordan vs Algeria | 11:00 PM | San Francisco Bay Area | Levi’s Stadium |
| June 27, 2026 | Algeria vs Austria | 10:00 PM | Kansas City | GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium |
Time zone note: All match times listed below are shown in Eastern Time (ET).
Convert match times here: Match Time Converter
👥 Algeria Projected Squad
This projected Algeria squad is based on the recent national-team player pool and current senior core. The final World Cup roster may change before the tournament begins.
🧤 Goalkeepers
- Anthony Mandrea
- Alexis Guendouz
- Moustafa Zeghba
🛡️ Defenders
- Aïssa Mandi
- Ramy Bensebaini
- Youcef Atal
- Mohamed Amine Tougai
- Kevin Guitoun
- Jaouen Hadjam
- Rayan Aït Nouri
⚙️ Midfielders
- Ismaël Bennacer
- Hicham Boudaoui
- Adem Zorgane
- Houssem Aouar
- Farès Chaïbi
- Yacine Brahimi
🎯 Forwards
- Riyad Mahrez
- Amine Gouiri
- Baghdad Bounedjah
- Saïd Benrahma
- Anis Hadj Moussa
- Mohamed El Amine Amoura
🧑🏫 Algeria Coaching Staff
- Head Coach: Vladimir Petković
- Assistant Staff: Official tournament staff can be updated here as Algeria confirms the final World Cup setup.
🔥 Key Algeria Players To Watch
- Riyad Mahrez – Algeria’s biggest name and a major creator in attack.
- Ismaël Bennacer – an important midfield leader when fit and available.
- Amine Gouiri – a dangerous attacking option with technical quality and finishing ability.
- Ramy Bensebaini – a key defender who can also contribute going forward.
- Houssem Aouar – a midfielder who can add creativity in the final third.
- Mohamed El Amine Amoura – one of the more explosive attacking players in the squad.
📈 Predicted Starting XI
This is a projected lineup only and may change based on fitness, form, and tactics.
- Formation: 4-2-3-1
- GK: Anthony Mandrea
- DEF: Youcef Atal, Aïssa Mandi, Ramy Bensebaini, Rayan Aït Nouri
- MID: Ismaël Bennacer, Hicham Boudaoui
- ATT MID: Riyad Mahrez, Houssem Aouar, Saïd Benrahma
- FWD: Amine Gouiri
🏆 Algeria World Cup History
Algeria has delivered memorable World Cup moments in past tournaments and remains one of Africa’s most recognizable teams. The 2026 finals give the Desert Foxes another chance to make a strong impression on the global stage.
📊 Algeria Group Information
Algeria is in Group J alongside:
- Algeria
- Argentina
- Jordan
- Austria
🔗 More Algeria World Cup Links
- Full World Cup 2026 Schedule (Eastern Time)
- Printable World Cup Schedule PDF
- World Cup 2026 Groups Hub
- World Cup 2026 Teams Hub
🌐 Official Team Website
For official announcements, confirmed squad news, and federation updates, visit the official Algeria federation website:
Note: Projected squads and starting lineups can change before the start of World Cup 2026.