π©πΏ Algeria
World Cup 2026 | Group J | Power rating | World rank #26
About Algeria
Algeria are a technically gifted North African side. A CAF side, they enter the 2026 World Cup rated 1781 -26th of the 48 teams -in Group J.
Their best World Cup run was the Round of 16 in 2014; African champions in 2019. Quick and skilful, favouring combination play and energetic pressing.
Drawn alongside Argentina, Austria and Jordan, their toughest group test on paper is the meeting with Argentina. The model lists them 3rd in the group and to reach the Round of 32.
Detailed team profile
Overview
Algeria bring a technically strong North African squad supported by attacking pace, midfield energy and a productive qualifying campaign.
World Cup history
Algeria have qualified for five World Cups: 1982, 1986, 2010, 2014 and 2026. Their best modern run came in 2014, when they reached the round of 16.
Recent form
Algeria won CAF Group G to qualify directly and return to the World Cup after missing the 2018 and 2022 editions.
2026 World Cup angle
Group J gives Algeria a major opening if they can take points from Austria and Jordan. Their ceiling depends on whether creativity is matched by defensive reliability.
Group-stage results & analysis
| Match | Score | Algeria model share |
|---|---|---|
| vs π¦π· Argentina FT | 0 : 3 | -- |
| vs π―π΄ Jordan FT | 2 : 1 | -- |
| vs π¦πΉ Austria | 1 : 1 | 27% |