CAF · Group J
FIFA World Cup 2026
Algeria
FIFA Ranking #35Coach Vladimir PetkovićALG
Team quick answers
What group is Algeria in at World Cup 2026?
Algeria are in Group J with Argentina, Jordan, Austria. The group is a four-team round-robin.
Who coaches Algeria and what is their FIFA ranking?
Algeria are coached by Vladimir Petković, are FIFA-ranked #35, and use the team code ALG.
When does Algeria's group-stage campaign start?
Algeria's first group match is against Argentina on June 17, 2026 at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City. Their full group-stage window runs June 17, 2026 — June 28, 2026.
How can Algeria reach the knockout stage?
Algeria advance directly to the Round of 32 by finishing in the top two of Group J. If they finish third, they need to be one of the eight best third-placed teams across the 12 groups.
Team profile
Algeria arrive at FIFA World Cup 2026 as a mid-ranked nation with a clear path through qualifying, ranked #35 in the FIFA world rankings. Vladimir Petković leads the squad after qualifying through the CAF qualifying pathway. They have been drawn into Group J, a four-team round-robin where the top two advance directly to the round of 32 and the third-placed team competes for one of eight best-third spots.
Confederation: CAF (Africa) — with nine WC2026 representatives, the strongest African delegation ever assembled. Algeria's qualification campaign placed them among the nine sides representing their region at the expanded 48-team tournament.
Algeria share Group J with Argentina, Austria, Jordan. Average FIFA rank of the group: #32.
Algeria's group-stage campaign runs from June 17, 2026 to June 28, 2026, with three matches over approximately two weeks.
FIFA World Cup 2026 is the first edition with 48 teams, hosted jointly by the United States, Canada and Mexico from 11 June to 19 July 2026. The expanded format means most teams need only finish in the top three of their group to keep playing.
