Algeria at World Cup 2026 Match Guide: The 2026 FIFA World Cup, set to be hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico, marks Algeria’s fifth appearance at the global football spectacle.
The Greens first competed in the World Cup finals in 1982. They beat West Germany 2-1, lost to Austria 2-0, but bounced back to defeat Chile 3-2 in their final group match.
In 1986, The Fennecs registered their second World Cup participation in Mexico under manager Rabah Saadane. After drawing 1-1 against Northen Ireland, losing 1-0 to Brazil, and getting outclassed by Spain 3-0, Algeria packed their things after group play.
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In their third appearance during South Africa 2010, the two-African champions exited the World Cup winless, losing to Slovenia and the United States while drawing versus England 0-0.
The 2014 edition in Brazil happened to be Algeria’s best performance, as they reached the knockout stage for the first time.
However, Germany, the eventual winners, overpowered them 2-1 after 120 minutes, with all the three goals scored in extra time.
Algeria’s World Cup 2026 match guide
The Greens are now hoping to go further in North America as Algeria’s 2026 World Cup fixtures promises to produce some of the best moments.
Fans are eager to see how Riyad Mahrez and his temmates would fare against some of the tournament’s highly-rated teams.
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Algeria’s Group J Opponents
Algeria are placed in Group J. They will face Argentina, the reigning world champions who are aiming to defend their title four years after beating France on penalties to clinch the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.
According to FIFA, the North African football heavyweights would also do battle against Austria and Jordan.
Algeria’s World Cup 2026 fixture schedule
Argentina vs Algeria
Date: June 17, 2026
Venue: Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City, USA
Kick-off: 1:00 AM (Ghana time)
Jordan vs Algeria
Date: June 22, 2026
Venue: Levi’s Stadium, Santa Clara, USA
Kick-off: 3:00 AM (Ghana time)
Algeria v Austria
Date: June 27, 2026
Venue: Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City, USA
Kick-off: 2:00 AM (Ghana time)
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Algeria’s 4 World Cup appearances
1982 – Group stage exit
1986 – Group stage exit
2010 – Group stage exit
2014 – Round of 16
Algeria’s all-time World Cup stats
World Cup record:
- Matches played: 13
- Wins: 3
- Draws: 3
- Losses: 7
- Goals scored: 13
- Goals conceded: 19
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