Algeria at the 2026 World Cup
GROUP J · ALG · CAF
Algeria return to the FIFA World Cup in 2026 for their 5th appearance overall. Their best World Cup finish is Round of 16 (2014).
UPDATED JUN 24, 2026 · DATA REFRESHED EACH BUILD
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Argentina vs Algeria | JUN 17 · 01:00 UTC | GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium |
| Jordan vs Algeria | JUN 23 · 03:00 UTC | Levi's Stadium |
| Algeria vs Austria | JUN 28 · 02:00 UTC | GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium |
Who else is in Group J?
See the full Group J table and fixtures →
Algeria at the World Cup: quick answers
- What group are Algeria in at the 2026 World Cup?
- Algeria are in Group J, with Argentina, Austria, Jordan. The top two in the group reach the Round of 32, and the eight best third-placed teams across all twelve groups also advance.
- When do Algeria play their first 2026 World Cup match?
- Algeria face Argentina on JUN 17 · 01:00 UTC at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City, MO.
- How many World Cups have Algeria won?
- Algeria have never won the World Cup. Their best finish is Round of 16 (2014).