Group J · Wed, 6/17, 09:00Scheduled
Argentina
Argentina
VS
Algeria
Algeria
Kansas City · Arrowhead Stadium
🇩🇿 Algeria
Algeria — Group J at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Algeria · Group J · 26 players
Head coach
- Name
- Vladimir PetkovicVladimir Petkovic
- Nationality
- 阿尔及利亚
Team intel
Source: WC26 MCP (third-party aggregation; odds/injuries for entertainment only)
FIFA ranking
#28
World Cup history
- Appearances: 5
- Best result: Round of 16 (2014)
- Titles: 0
Playing style
Technically proficient with a structured build-up, strong midfield control, and clinical finishing.
Qualifying summary
Qualified through CAF qualifiers, finishing at the top of their group.
Key players (WC26 picks)
- Riyad MahrezFWD · Al Ahli
- Ismael BennacerMID · Dinamo Zagreb
- Islam SlimaniFWD · CFR Cluj
Odds & group outlook
Argentina as defending champions are clear favorites. Austria's pressing style is effective. Algeria bring North African flair.
Group favorites: Argentina, Austria · Dark horse: Algeria
World Cup head-to-head
- vs Austria0W 0D 1L (1 matches)
Algeria stunned Austria 2-0 in the 1982 group stage, part of an incredible Algerian debut that also saw them beat West Germany — before the infamous 'Disgrace of Gijón' eliminated them.
Source：API-Football (api-sports.io)，Updated 2026-06-03. Age/caps not provided by source. Confirm with national FA or FIFA before kickoff.
World Cup squad
26 players
Goalkeepers
| # | Player | Pos | Age | Club | National team |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Melvin Feyçal Mastil | GK | 25 | FC Stade Nyonnais | 1 caps |
| 16 | Oussama Benbot | GK | 31 | USM Alger | — |
| 23 | Luca Zinedine Zidane Fernández, لوكا زين الدين زيدان | GK | 27 | Granada CF | 7 caps |
Defenders
| # | Player | Pos | Age | Club | National team |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | عيسى ماندي | DEF | 34 | LOSC Lille | 117 caps |
| 3 | أشرف عبادة | DEF | 26 | USM Alger | 9 caps |
| 4 | محمد أمين توقاي | DEF | 26 | Esperance Tunis | 29 caps |
| 5 | زين الدين بلعيد | DEF | 27 | JS Kabylie | 16 caps |
| 13 | جوين حجام | DEF | 22 | BSC Young Boys | 17 caps |
| 15 | ريان آيت نوري | DEF | 24 | Manchester City | 28 caps |
| 17 | رفيق بلغالي | DEF | 23 | Hellas Verona | 12 caps |
| 21 | رامي بن سبعيني | DEF | 30 | Borussia Dortmund | 81 caps |
| 26 | Samir Sophian Chergui , سمير سفيان شرقي | DEF | 26 | Paris FC | 4 caps |
Midfielders
| # | Player | Pos | Age | Club | National team |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | Ramiz Larbi Zerrouki | MID | 27 | FC Twente Enschede | 52 caps |
| 8 | حسام عوار | MID | 27 | Al-Ittihad Club | 20 caps |
| 10 | فارس شايبي | MID | 23 | Eintracht Frankfurt | 29 caps |
| 14 | هشام بوداوي | MID | 26 | OGC Nice | 32 caps |
| 19 | نبيل بن طالب | MID | 31 | LOSC Lille | 58 caps |
| 22 | إبراهيم مازا | MID | 20 | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 16 caps |
| 24 | Yassine Mohammed Titraoui - ياسين تيطراوي | MID | 22 | Royal Charleroi SC | 5 caps |
Forwards
| # | Player | Pos | Age | Club | National team |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | رياض محرز | FWD | 34 | Al-Ahli SFC | 114 caps |
| 9 | Amine Ferid Gouiri | FWD | 25 | Olympique Marseille | 22 caps |
| 11 | أنيس حاج موسى | FWD | 23 | Feyenoord Rotterdam | 14 caps |
| 12 | Ahmed Nadhir Benbouali | FWD | 26 | ETO FC | 3 caps |
| 18 | محمد الأمين عمورة | FWD | 26 | VfL Wolfsburg | 45 caps |
| 20 | عادل بولبينة | FWD | 22 | Al-Duhail SC | 10 caps |
| 25 | F. Ghedjemis | FWD | 23 | Frosinone Calcio | 1 caps |
Click a player name for their profile. Squad compiled from public sources—confirm with official announcements.
Tournament schedule
Group J · Tue, 6/23, 11:00Scheduled
Jordan
Jordan
VS
Algeria
Algeria
San Francisco Bay Area (Santa Clara) · Levi's Stadium
Group J · Sun, 6/28, 10:00Scheduled
Algeria
Algeria
VS
Austria
Austria
Kansas City · Arrowhead Stadium
Data: squad from public sources · Confirm with official squads before kickoff