Fresh from beating the Netherlands in a World Cup warm-up match, Algeria are looking to make a splash in North America this summer

Catching up on the World Cup before games start in the Bay Area next weekend? Here are the basics on the eight nations set to play group-stage matches in Santa Clara, before a Round of 32 match on July 1: Algeria FIFA ranking: 28 ELO ranking: 28 Coach: Vladimir Petković (Nationality: Bosnia and Herzegovina) World Cup appearances: 2026 will be Algeria’s fifth World Cup.

Algeria return to the World Cup for the first time since 2014 carrying the familiar mix of promise, pressure and unpredictability that has long defined one of Africa's most gifted footballing nations.

Algeria will face Nigeria on Saturday, January 10, in the quarter-finals of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON 2025). The "Fennecs" punched their ticket by edging out DR Congo (1-0 after extra time), while the Super Eagles cruised to a convincing victory ...

Here's what you need to know about Algeria's national team ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Luca Zidane - son of France legend Zinedine Zidane - is named in Algeria's squad for the upcoming World Cup.

RABAT, Morocco — Adil Boulbina scored a dramatic winner in extra time for Algeria to beat Congo 1-0 in their Africa Cup of Nations last-16 match on Tuesday. Defending champion Ivory Coast progressed in contrasting fashion with a comfortable 3-0 win over ...

Argentina's first opponent at the 2026 World Cup, Algeria, pulled off a stunning upset victory over the Netherlands in a pre-tournament warm-up match. Argentina are finalizing their preparations to defend the crown at the 2026 World Cup,