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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 17argentinaArgentinaKansas City, USA
  • Tue, Jun 23jordanJordanSan Francisco Bay Area, USA
  • Sun, Jun 28austriaAustriaKansas City, USA

2026 outlook

With creative attacking talent, Algeria will aim to reach the knockout rounds again from Group J.

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