Algeria World Cup 2026 Squad
FIFA ALG · Group J · Head coach: Vladimir Petkovi Ć Petkovic
Les Fennecs return after missing 2018 and 2022. Algeria's AFCON pedigree and European-based core make them Group J dark horses. FIFA confirmed the squad on 2026-06-03. Algeria travel with 26 players in Group J, and the table below mirrors the official PDF with every shirt number and club.
Group J with Argentina, Austria and Jordan. Algeria target second behind Argentina. Vladimir Petkovi Ć Petkovic leads the side with a clear tactical identity: 4-3-3 possession in spells, rapid counters, set-piece expertise and North African tactical discipline.
CAF qualifying. Algeria's Blida and European camps produce consistent talent. 2014. Round of 16 (last appearance). FIFA's published shirt names include AIT NOURI, MAHREZ, GHOURI and HADJ MOUSSA among the 26 call-ups. 5 players were listed with French clubs at submission. Goalkeeper No. 1 MASTIL (FC Stade Nyonnais (SUI)) anchors the defensive unit on the sheet. Defending champions. Algeria need Mahrez magic on the break. Round of 16; quarter-finals with favourable draw.
Official squad list (26 players)
| # | POS | Name on shirt | Club |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | GK | MASTIL | FC Stade Nyonnais (SUI) |
| 2 | DF | MANDI | Lille OSC (FRA) |
| 3 | DF | ABADA | USM Alger (ALG) |
| 4 | DF | TOUGAI | Espérance De Tunisie (TUN) |
| 5 | DF | BELAID | JS Kabylie (ALG) |
| 6 | MF | ZERROUKI | FC Twente (NED) |
| 7 | FW | MAHREZ | Al Ahli FC (KSA) |
| 8 | MF | AOUAR | Al Ittihad (KSA) |
| 9 | FW | GHOURI | Olympique Marseille (FRA) |
| 10 | MF | CHAIBI | Eintracht Frankfurt (GER) |
| 11 | FW | HADJ MOUSSA | Feyenoord Rotterdam (NED) |
| 12 | FW | BENBOUALI | Györi ETO FC (HUN) |
| 13 | DF | HADJAM | BSC Young Boys (SUI) |
| 14 | MF | BOUDAOUI | OGC Nice (FRA) |
| 15 | DF | AIT NOURI | Manchester City FC (ENG) |
| 16 | GK | BENBOT | USM Alger (ALG) |
| 17 | DF | BELGHALI | Hellas Verona FC (ITA) |
| 18 | FW | AMOURA | VfL Wolfsburg (GER) |
| 19 | MF | BENTALEB | Lille OSC (FRA) |
| 20 | FW | BOULBINA | Al Duhail SC (QAT) |
| 21 | DF | BENSEBAINI | Borussia Dortmund (GER) |
| 22 | MF | MAZA | Bayer Leverkusen (GER) |
| 23 | GK | ZIDANE | Granada CF (ESP) |
| 24 | MF | TITRAOUI | Sporting Charleroi (BEL) |
| 25 | FW | GHEDJEMIS | Frosinone (ITA) |
| 26 | DF | CHERGUI | Paris FC (FRA) |
Source: FIFA squad list published 2026-06-03. GK — Goalkeeper; DF — Defender; MF — Midfielder; FW — Forward.
Frequently Asked Questions
When did Algeria submit their final 26-man list for World Cup 2026?
FIFA stamped Algeria's (ALG) squad on 2026-06-03. All 26 call-ups are North African and European-based players chasing a knockout place from Group J alongside Argentina, Austria and Jordan. Scroll the table for every shirt name and club.
Who is Algeria's head coach at the 2026 FIFA World Cup?
Vladimir Petkovi Ć Petkovic (Switzerland) is the head coach on FIFA's published roster. 4-3-3 possession in spells, rapid counters, set-piece expertise and North African tactical discipline.
Who does Algeria play in the 2026 World Cup group stage?
Algeria face Argentina, Austria and Jordan in Group J. Group J with Argentina, Austria and Jordan. Algeria target second behind Argentina. Defending champions. Algeria need Mahrez magic on the break.
Where is the full Algeria World Cup 2026 roster table?
Every shirt number, NAME ON SHIRT, club, height and date of birth for all 26 call-ups is on the official Algeria squad page linked in this article. The blog focuses on analysis; the roster page has the sortable FIFA table.
What does NAME ON SHIRT mean on Algeria's FIFA list?
NAME ON SHIRT is the exact text FIFA registers for the back of the jersey. It can differ from passport names (abbreviations, accents, or nicknames). Use the official squad page to match each player's number to their shirt name.