Algeria at the 2026 World Cup – Squad, Stats, Fixtures & History
| FIFA Ranking | 32 |
| Confederation | CAF |
| Manager | Vladimir Petković |
| Captain | Riyad Mahrez |
| Nickname | Les Fennecs |
| World Cup Titles | 0 |
| World Cup Appearances | 5 |
| Best Finish | Round of 16 (2014) |
| 2022 World Cup | Did not qualify |
| 2026 Group | Group J (Argentina, Algeria, Austria, Jordan) |
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Qualifying & history
Complete statistical breakdown from Algeria's CAF qualifying campaign and all-time World Cup history.
Qualifying campaign — detailed breakdown
Scores & fixtures — CAF World Cup Qualifiers 2026
| Date | MD | Venue | Opponent | Result | GF | GA | Formation | Captain | Attendance |
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Qualifying record: CAF — Group D winners
Formation usage — 2024–2026
All-time World Cup record
| World Cup Appearances | 5 |
| Total Matches | 16 |
| Record | W4 D5 L7 |
| Win Rate | 25.0% |
| Goals | 15 scored, 21 conceded (GD -6) |
| Titles | 0 |
| Best Finish | Round of 16 (2014) |
Year-by-year results
| Year | Host | Result | GP | W | D | L | GF | GA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Brazil | Round of 16 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 5 |
| 2010 | South Africa | Group stage | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| 1986 | Mexico | Group stage | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 5 |
| 1982 | Spain | Group stage | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 5 |
| TOTAL | 5 editions | 16 | 4 | 5 | 7 | 15 | 21 | |
Algeria all-time top scorers at World Cups
| # | Player | Goals | Tournaments | Years Active |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🏆 1 | Islam Slimani | 3 | 2 | 2010–2014 |
| 2 | Rabah Madjer | 2 | 2 | 1982–1986 |
| 3 | Lakhdar Belloumi | 2 | 2 | 1982–1986 |
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