How will Algeria line up at World Cup 2026 this summer?

Algeria reached the World Cup 2026 after finishing first in Group G of the CAF (African) qualifiers. The African side are heading to their 5th Mundial.

Vladimir Petković’s side are in Group K along with Argentina, Jordan and Austria.

Riyad Mahrez is currently part of the team as he has confirmed that he will reitre.

Algeria likely XI for World Cup 2026: 

Mandrea; Atal, Bensebaini, Mandi, Aït-Nouri; Bentaleb, Bennacer, Aouar; Mahrez, Amoura, Benrahma.

Algeria: Schedule at the World Cup 2026

For the 2026 FIFA World Cup group stage, the Algerian national team has been drawn into Group J, where they will play three opponents across the United States:

June 16 vs Argentina (USA) – 9:00 PM ET / 8:00 PM local (GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City)
June 22 vs Jordan (USA) – 11:00 PM ET / 8:00 PM local (Levi’s Stadium, San Francisco Bay Area)
June 27 vs Austria (USA) – 10:00 PM ET / 9:00 PM local (GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City)