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Heading to North America in 2026 — the journey begins here.
| Guide | Date | Kickoff (ET) | Opponent | City | Stadium |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| City Guide | June 16, 2026 | 9:00 PM | Argentina | Kansas City | Arrowhead Stadium |
| City Guide | June 22, 2026 | 12:00 AM | Jordan | San Francisco Bay Area | Levi's Stadium |
| City Guide |
| June 27, 2026 |
| 6:00 PM |
| Austria |
| Dallas |
| AT&T Stadium |
💡 Travel Tip: Click on any city above to view our comprehensive city guide with transit info, lodging recommendations, and local tips.
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.
Get the complete city guides for Algeria's World Cup destinations — lodging, transit, food, and everything you need to know.
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