Algeria
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Algeria's 2026 World Cup Qualification Campaign
Algeria has navigated the World Cup - Qualification Africa 2023/2025 with impressive tenacity, finishing top of their group. Over ten matches, they secured eight wins, one draw, and just one defeat, amassing 25 points. Their attack was notably prolific, netting 24 goals, while their defence conceded only eight. Home and away performances balanced well, with four wins each, and a solid defensive record especially on the road where they kept three clean sheets.
Their recent form reflects a positive arc, with victories against Uganda and Somalia, and a single stalemate against Guinea. This consistent run ultimately earned them direct qualification to World Cup 2026, setting the stage for their participation in Group J. With four prior World Cup appearances and a best finish of the Round of 16 in 2014, Algeria aims to build on their history and make a deeper impression on football’s biggest stage.
Looking ahead, the team will be keen to translate their qualification form into tournament success and perhaps add a new chapter to their World Cup story. The journey continues with an opening fixture away to Argentina, promising a stern test right out of the gate.
Group Stage
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Congo DR | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | +1 | 4 |
| 2 |  Brazil | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2 |  Sweden | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| 3 |  Australia | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 3 |  Japan | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 3 |  Netherlands | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 3 |  Ghana | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| 4 |  Qatar | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 4 |  Ecuador | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| 5 |  New Zealand | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 5 |  Bosnia & Herzegovina | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | -1 | 4 |
| 5 |  Ivory Coast | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 6 |  Uzbekistan | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 6 |  Norway | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 6 |  Spain | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 6 |  Algeria | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | -2 | 4 |
| 6 |  Austria | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 7 |  Portugal | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 7 |  Croatia | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | -1 | 3 |
| 7 |  Paraguay | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | -2 | 4 |
| 8 |  Senegal | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | +2 | 3 |
| 8 |  Iraq | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 9 |  Czech Republic | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | -1 | 1 |
| 9 |  Saudi Arabia | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | -4 | 1 |
| 9 |  Iran | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 10 |  South Korea | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -1 | 3 |
| 10 |  Belgium | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 10 |  Cape Verde Islands | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 11 |  Scotland | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -3 | 3 |
| 11 |  Panama | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -1 | 0 |
| 11 |  Haiti | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 11 |  Jordan | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -2 | 0 |
| 12 |  Uruguay | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | -1 | 2 |
| 12 |  Türkiye | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -2 | 0 |
Qualifying campaign
Rank
1
Points
25
PPG (last 5)
2.60
Squad pedigree
11 of 15 squad players (73%) play club football in a top-5 European league.
Spotlight
League position
Position 29Points trajectory
Rank 29FIFA world ranking
#35
Manager
Vladimir Petkovic
Season at a glance
Streaks
Last result
Algeria's Qualifying Campaign Form
Algeria's journey through the World Cup - Qualification Africa 2023/2025 was marked by solid consistency rather than wild streaks, with a record of eight wins, one draw, and just one defeat from ten matches. Their form over the last five qualifiers reads WWDWW, showing a preference for victories but with a single stalemate to keep things interesting.
They dropped most points through a solitary draw rather than defeat, suggesting resilience even when not at their best. Eight wins split evenly between home and away grounds show adaptability, while their goal difference of +16 highlights a strong attack and a reasonably tight defence. With three clean sheets, mostly away, Algeria demonstrated they can keep things tight when needed.
As they head into the World Cup 2026, their steady qualifying form should give fans reason to expect a competitive performance in Group J, even if they haven't yet found a prolonged winning streak to really strike fear into opponents.
Statistics
Home / Away splits
Week-by-week trends
team vs league avg (dashed)Algeria's Home and Away Form in World Cup Qualification
Algeria's qualifying campaign for World Cup 2026 has shown a clear contrast between their home and away performances. At home, they've been quite attacking with 14 goals scored but have conceded 6, and notably, they haven't kept a clean sheet on home soil. Away from home, their defence tightens up considerably, conceding just 2 goals in 5 matches and managing 3 clean sheets.
This suggests Algeria's approach shifts depending on the venue: more expansive at home, more cautious and disciplined away. Their ability to win both home and away (4 wins each) speaks to a balanced team that can adapt, though their tighter defence on the road might be the key if they want to progress past the group stage in World Cup 2026.
Fipster's Record on Algeria
Fipster is yet to establish a prediction record for Algeria in the World Cup 2026 campaign. With no scored fixtures to date, the model is still building its insight on this North African side. Given Algeria's strong qualification performance, topping their group with an impressive 25 points and a robust goal difference, Fipster's future forecasts will be keenly awaited as the tournament unfolds.
Squad
| # | Player | Pos | Club | League | Apps | G | A | Mins | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  M. MastilGoalkeeper | Goalkeeper | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 16 |  O. BenbotGoalkeeper | Goalkeeper | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 23 |  L. ZidaneGoalkeeper | Goalkeeper | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2 |  A. MandiDefender | Defender |  Lille |  Ligue 1 | 31 | 1 | 0 | 2435 | 7.28 |
| 3 |  A. AbadaDefender | Defender | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 4 |  M. TougaiDefender | Defender | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 5 |  Z. BelaïdDefender | Defender | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 13 |  J. HadjamDefender | Defender | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 15 |  R. Aït-NouriDefender | Defender |  Manchester City |  Premier League | 26 | 0 | 2 | 988 | 6.99 |
| 17 |  R. BelghaliDefender | Defender |  Hellas Verona |  Serie A | 27 | 2 | 0 | 1926 | 6.77 |
| 21 |  R. BensebaïniDefender | Defender |  Borussia Dortmund |  Bundesliga | 25 | 5 | 2 | 1529 | 7.49 |
| 26 |  S. CherguiDefender | Defender |  Paris FC | Ligue 1 | 18 | 1 | 0 | 1155 | 6.48 |
| 6 |  R. ZerroukiMidfielder | Midfielder |  Twente |  Eredivisie | 32 | 3 | 1 | 2667 | 7.23 |
| 7 |  R. MahrezMidfielder | Midfielder |  Al-Ahli Jeddah |  Pro League | 27 | 4 | 8 | 2221 | 7.53 |
| 8 |  H. AouarMidfielder | Midfielder |  Al-Ittihad FC | Pro League | 23 | 8 | 3 | 1905 | 7.08 |
| 10 |  F. ChaïbiMidfielder | Midfielder |  Eintracht Frankfurt | Bundesliga | 30 | 2 | 9 | 1797 | 6.79 |
| 14 |  H. BoudaouiMidfielder | Midfielder |  Nice | Ligue 1 | 27 | 1 | 2 | 1705 | 6.85 |
| 19 |  N. BentalebMidfielder | Midfielder | Lille | Ligue 1 | 27 | 2 | 2 | 1287 | 7.10 |
| 22 |  I. MazaMidfielder | Midfielder |  Bayer Leverkusen | Bundesliga | 30 | 3 | 4 | 1859 | 7.24 |
| 24 |  Y. TitraouiMidfielder | Midfielder | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 9 |  A. GouiriAttacker | Attacker |  Marseille | Ligue 1 | 23 | 8 | 3 | 1328 | 7.03 |
| 11 |  A. Hadj-MoussaAttacker | Attacker |  Feyenoord | Eredivisie | 30 | 11 | 6 | 2555 | 7.50 |
| 12 |  A. BenboualiAttacker | Attacker | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 18 |  M. AmouraAttacker | Attacker |  VfL Wolfsburg | Bundesliga | 32 | 8 | 3 | 1975 | 6.77 |
| 20 |  A. BoulbinaAttacker | Attacker | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 25 |  F. GhedjemisAttacker | Attacker | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
