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Algeria

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Vladimir Petković took the Algeria job in 2024 ahead of the country's preferred local candidates, and the Bosnian-Swiss has built his side around one familiar figure: Riyad Mahrez, now at Al-Ahli but still the playmaking axis the whole attack turns on. Around him sits a settled spine, Ismaël Bennacer's craft in midfield, Ramy Bensebaini and Aïssa Mandi steady at the back. These are African champions, crowned at the 2019 Cup of Nations, yet a continental power that has never matched its talent on the global stage. This is a first finals in twelve years, the last coming in 2014 when Algeria reached the round of 16. In Group J with Argentina, Austria and Jordan, the realistic target is second place. Get past Austria and the knockout door opens.

Matches
J #19
Jun 17
FT
Argentina
3 – 0
Algeria
ARROWHEAD STADIUM · KANSAS CITY
J #44
Jun 23
FT
Jordan
1 – 2
Algeria
LEVI'S STADIUM · SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA
J #71
Jun 28
FT
Algeria
3 – 3
Austria
ARROWHEAD STADIUM · KANSAS CITY
R32 #85
Jul 3
FT
Switzerland
2 – 0
Algeria
BC PLACE · VANCOUVER

Standings · J

After matchday 3 of 3
#TeamMPWDLGDPTS
1ARG3300+79
2AUT311104
3ALG3111-24
4JOR3003-50
When does Algeria play their first match?
Algeria's opening match is on June 17, 2026 at 01:00 UTC against Argentina, played at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City.
Who are Algeria's group rivals?
Algeria is drawn into Group J of the 2026 tournament alongside Argentina, Austria, Jordan. Each team plays the other three once; the top two of every group plus the eight best third-placed teams advance to the Round of 32.
What group is Algeria in?
Algeria is in Group J. The group also features Argentina, Austria, Jordan.
How many matches will Algeria play in the tournament?
Algeria are scheduled to play 4 matches at this stage, starting with the group stage. They could play up to seven matches in total if they advance all the way to the final.
How can Algeria advance from Group J?
Algeria need to finish in the top two of Group J to qualify directly for the Round of 32, or among the eight best third-placed teams across the 12 groups. Three points for a win, one for a draw, and goal difference is the first tiebreaker.