World Cup 2026
Algeria
Group J · FIFA #37 · CAF
Team overview
Algeria are in Group J at the FIFA World Cup 2026 across the United States, Mexico, and Canada. They represent CAF and their best finish at a FIFA World Cup is Round of 16 (2014). Squad lists and match statistics on this page update from FIFA and verified match reports only.
World Cup 2026
- Group
- Group J
- Confederation
- CAF
- FIFA ranking
- #37
- Qualification
- Qualified
- Qualification route
- Qualified via CAF pathway
- Draw confirmation
- Confirmed at FIFA World Cup 2026 final draw
Tournament statistics
Tournament statistics appear after verified World Cup 2026 group-stage matches.
Recent form
Match-by-match form displays only after verified World Cup 2026 results.
Fixtures & results
| MD | Match | Venue | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Argentina vs AlgeriaMatchday 1 · Group J | Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta | Scheduled |
| 4 | Algeria vs JordanMatchday 4 · Group J | Lumen Field, Seattle | Scheduled |
| 6 | Algeria vs AustriaMatchday 6 · Group J | Levi's Stadium, San Francisco | Scheduled |
World Cup history
Head coach
Vahid Halilhodžić
Official appointment details publish via the national federation and FIFA squad lists.
Players to watch
Not the official FIFA squad. Names below are editorial nominees until federations publish verified World Cup squads.
Squad
Official FIFA World Cup 2026 squad lists (goalkeepers, defenders, midfielders, forwards) publish when federations confirm selections.
Predicted starting XI
Starting lineups and formations publish after official squad announcements and confirmed team news from FIFA.
Group J rivals
FAQ
- What group is Algeria in at World Cup 2026?
- Group J, per the official FIFA World Cup 2026 final draw.
- Who is the Algeria head coach for World Cup 2026?
- Vahid Halilhodžić is listed as head coach. Confirm lineups on FIFA match day.
- What is Algeria's best World Cup finish?
- Round of 16 (2014)
- How did Algeria qualify for World Cup 2026?
- Qualified via CAF pathway. Confirmed at FIFA World Cup 2026 final draw.