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Heading to North America in 2026 — the journey begins here.
Algeria is in the 48-team World Cup field. Group-stage opponents, dates, and host cities are listed below.
| Match | Opponent | City | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Match 19 Group J | Argentina | Kansas City Kansas City Stadium | Jun 16 (Tue) |
| Match 43 Group J | Jordan | Dallas AT&T Stadium | Jun 22 (Mon) |
| Match 70 Group J | Austria |
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.
Algeria's group-stage host cities are Kansas City, Dallas. Use the city guides to compare stadium access, lodging areas, and matchday routes.
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