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Algeria

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FIFA
#28
Elo
#29

Did you know

Algeria's 2026 squad includes Luca Zidane, son of Zinedine Zidane, who switched allegiance from France to play for the country of his grandparents.

World Cup record

Appearances
5
Best finish
Round of 16 (2014)
Last finish
Round of 16 (2014)
Status
Yet to win

Coach & key players

  • Vladimir Petković
    Vladimir Petković
    Head coach
  • Riyad Mahrez
    Riyad Mahrez
    Al-Ahli
  • Amine Gouiri
    Amine Gouiri
    Olympique de Marseille
  • Rayan Aït-Nouri
    Rayan Aït-Nouri
    Manchester City

Fixtures

  • Jun 17, 01:00
    Argentina Argentina v Algeria Algeria
  • Jun 23, 03:00
    Jordan Jordan v Algeria Algeria
  • Jun 28, 02:00
    Algeria Algeria v Austria Austria

Group opponents

Player and coach photos via Wikimedia Commons, under their respective licenses.