Algeria at the 2026 FIFA World Cup
Les Fennecs compete in Group B at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Manager Vladimir Petković, captain Riyad Mahrez. CAF qualifier.
Algeria's outlook at the 2026 FIFA World Cup
At #38 in the FIFA Ranking, Algeria will look to advance from the group and then play a free-swinging knockout match where anything can happen.
Group B is competitively balanced (avg. opponent rank #31). Algeria can realistically finish anywhere between first and third.
The 2026 tournament uses an expanded 48-team, 12-group format with a new Round of 32. That changes the maths for Algeria: the top two from each group plus the eight best third-placed teams advance, so even a third-place finish in Group B is often enough to reach the knockouts. The first Algeria match of the World Cup is scheduled for Saturday, June 13 against Ecuador at BC Place.
Group B draw analysis
FIFA Ranking, confederation, and last-appearance finish for every team Algeria face in Group B.
| Team | FIFA Rank | Confederation |
|---|---|---|
| Algeria (this page) | #38 | CAF |
| Canada | #43 | CONCACAF |
| Switzerland | #19 | UEFA |
| Ecuador | #31 | CONMEBOL |
Algeria 2026 World Cup fixtures
Players to watch
Get every player's stats - goals, assists, cards, minutes, xG - via the player stats endpoint for competition_id={COMPETITION_ID}.
Algeria World Cup history
Algeria have appeared at 5 previous FIFA World Cups. Their best finish remains Round of 16 (2014). Across the last five tournaments they recorded: DNQ, R16, Group, DNQ, DNQ, including 3 occasions when they failed to qualify.
Get Algeria data via API
// Fetch Algeria World Cup 2026 matches
const response = await fetch(
'https://api.thestatsapi.com/api/football/matches?competition_id={COMPETITION_ID}&team=algeria',
{ headers: { 'Authorization': 'Bearer YOUR_API_KEY' } }
);
const { data } = await response.json();Group B opponents
Frequently Asked Questions
What group is Algeria in at the 2026 World Cup?
Algeria is in Group B alongside Canada, Switzerland, Ecuador. The average opponent FIFA ranking in Group B is #31.
Who is Algeria's manager at the 2026 World Cup?
Vladimir Petković manages Algeria at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with Riyad Mahrez as captain.
What is Algeria's best World Cup finish?
Algeria's best FIFA World Cup finish is Round of 16 (2014). They have appeared in 5 previous World Cup tournaments. Recent form: DNQ, R16, Group, DNQ, DNQ.
Who are Algeria's key players at the 2026 World Cup?
Captain Riyad Mahrez leads a squad whose standout names include Riyad Mahrez, Ismaël Bennacer, Houssem Aouar. The full 26-player squad is named approximately one week before the opening match.
How did Algeria qualify for the 2026 World Cup?
CAF qualifier. They came through the CAF qualifying pathway.
What is Algeria's current FIFA Ranking?
Algeria are ranked #38 in the world by FIFA at the time of the 2026 World Cup draw. At #38 in the FIFA Ranking, Algeria will look to advance from the group and then play a free-swinging knockout match where anything can happen.
What are Algeria's chances of winning the 2026 World Cup?
Group B is competitively balanced (avg. opponent rank #31). Algeria can realistically finish anywhere between first and third. At #38 in the FIFA Ranking, Algeria will look to advance from the group and then play a free-swinging knockout match where anything can happen.
How can I get Algeria fixtures and stats via API?
Use TheStatsAPI matches endpoint with competition_id={COMPETITION_ID} and filter by team_id to get all Algeria World Cup 2026 fixtures, lineups, live scores, in-play events, xG, and player-level stats. The same endpoint also returns historical World Cup data for Algeria going back to their first tournament.
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