Algeria at the 2026 World Cup
GROUP J · ALG · CAF
Algeria returned to the FIFA World Cup in 2026 for their 5th appearance overall. Their best World Cup finish is Round of 16 (2014).
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Algeria's World Cup record
| Confederation | CAF (Africa) |
|---|---|
| World Cup appearances | 4 |
| Best finish | Round of 16 (2014) |
| Titles | 0 |
Algeria's 2026 World Cup fixtures
| FIXTURE | KICKOFF (UTC) | VENUE | RESULT |
|---|---|---|---|
| Argentina vs Algeria | JUN 17 · 01:00 UTC | GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium | 3-0 |
| Jordan vs Algeria | JUN 23 · 03:00 UTC | Levi's Stadium | 1-2 |
| Algeria vs Austria | JUN 28 · 02:00 UTC | GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium | 3-3 |
| Switzerland vs Algeria | JUL 3 · 03:00 UTC | BC Place | 2-0 |
How did Algeria do at the 2026 World Cup?
Algeria played 3 group matches in Group J, winning 1, drawing 1 and losing 1, with 5 scored and 7 conceded: 0-3 against Argentina, 2-1 against Jordan, 3-3 against Austria.
In the knockout rounds they lost 0-2 to Switzerland in the round of 32.
Who else is in Group J?
See the full Group J table and fixtures →
Algeria at the World Cup: quick answers
- What group were Algeria in at the 2026 World Cup?
- Algeria were drawn into Group J with Argentina, Austria, Jordan.
- Who did Algeria play first at the 2026 World Cup?
- Algeria opened against Argentina on JUN 17 · 01:00 UTC at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City, MO, and it finished 3-0.
- How many World Cups have Algeria won?
- Algeria have never won the World Cup. Their best finish is Round of 16 (2014).
Sources for Algeria's 2026 record
Algeria's fixtures, results and World Cup history are compiled at build time and checked against the sources below.