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Heading to North America in 2026 — the journey begins here.
FIFA will announce final fixtures and host cities on December 5, 2025. Bookmark this page — it will automatically update the moment details are confirmed.
| Match | Opponent | City | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Match 1 | TBD | TBD | TBD |
| Match 2 | TBD | TBD | TBD |
| Match 3 | TBD | TBD | TBD |
In their World Cup debut, Algeria shocked the world by defeating the reigning European champions West Germany 2-1, although they were later eliminated by a controversial fixture result.
After finally advancing past the group stage, Algeria takes eventual champions Germany to extra time in a dramatic knockout match, signaling a new era of African football.
| Year | Event | Type |
|---|---|---|
| 1963 | Played their first official international match against Bulgaria. | first appearance |
| 1982 | First World Cup appearance, famously defeating West Germany 2-1. | first appearance |
| 1990 | Won their first Africa Cup of Nations title on home soil. | championship |
| 2014 | Reached the World Cup Round of 16 for the first time, losing to Germany in extra time. | notable performance |
| 2019 | Won their second Africa Cup of Nations, defeating Senegal in the final. | championship |
Algerian fans ('El Khadra' or 'The Greens') are known for their intense passion, creating a fiery atmosphere with constant drumming, chanting, and heavy use of the green and white national colours.
"One, Two, Three, Viva l'Algérie!"
Various local fan clubs that unite for the national team.
Extremely passionate, loud, and often intimidating for opponents, especially in North Africa. The team is seen as a symbol of national pride and resilience.
Algeria is one of the four teams in the world to be eliminated from the World Cup group stage despite winning two matches (1982).
They won the 2021 FIFA Arab Cup.
Riyad Mahrez is the team's captain.
Once the group draw is announced on December 5, 2025, this section will show you exactly which citiesAlgeria will play in, along with stadium information and travel guides.
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