Teams · Group J
Algeria
Les Fennecs (Desert Foxes)
Algeria, AFCON winners in 2019, are one of Africa's most talented sides and reached the round of 16 in 2014. They return to the World Cup after missing the previous two editions.
Key facts
- Confederation
- Africa (CAF)
- Group
- Group J · power-ranked #3 of 4
- World Cup titles
- 0
- Best finish
- Round of 16 (2014)
- Qualified via
- CAF qualifying
- Power rating (PWR)
- 75 · Elo 1750
- Manager
- Vladimir Petković
Players to watch
- Riyad Mahrez — Captain, winger
- Amine Gouiri — Forward
- Rayan Aït-Nouri — Defender (Manchester City)
Group J opponents
Group-stage fixtures
- Wed, Jun 17
ArgentinaKansas City, USA
- Tue, Jun 23
JordanSan Francisco Bay Area, USA
- Sun, Jun 28
AustriaKansas City, USA
2026 outlook
With creative attacking talent, Algeria will aim to reach the knockout rounds again from Group J.
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