
24 Dec
Wed
•4:00pm
Stade Prince Moulay EL Hassan • Rabat
28 Dec
Sun
•6:30pm
Stade Prince Moulay EL Hassan • Rabat
31 Dec
Wed
•5:00pm
Stade Prince Moulay EL Hassan • Rabat
Algeria enters the 2026 World Cup aiming to reassert itself as an African powerhouse. After years of ups and downs, the Fennecs arrive with a squad blending experience and youth. Their game leans on refined technique, tempo, and the collective passion emblematic of North Africa.
Algeria’s World Cup story features milestones like the shock win over West Germany (1982) and a brave 2014 run to the Round of 16. Icons Rabah Madjer, Lakhdar Belloumi, and Riyad Mahrez embody the nation’s flair.
In 2026, Algeria seeks to go further and challenge the elite. With Mahrez, Ismaël Bennacer, and a new wave led by Houssem Aouar, experts view them as a dangerous outsider — fully capable of springing an upset.