The Algeria national football team, known as “Les Fennecs” (The Desert Foxes), represents Algeria in international association football. Controlled by the Algerian Football Federation (FAF), the team is one of Africa’s most successful sides, having won the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations. Under manager Vladimir Petković and captained by Riyad Mahrez, Algeria qualified for the 2026 FIFA World Cup — their fifth appearance in tournament history.
Location and Contact Information
- Governing Body: Algerian Football Federation (FAF)
- Head Coach: Vladimir Petković
- Captain: Riyad Mahrez
- Home Stadium: Stade du 5 Juillet, Algiers
- Confederation: CAF (Africa)
- World Cup Appearances: 5 (including 2026)
- Best World Cup Result: Round of 16 (2014)
History
Algeria first qualified for the FIFA World Cup in 1982, famously defeating West Germany in one of the greatest upsets in tournament history. The team reached the Round of 16 in 2014, their best result to date. Algeria won the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations under Djamel Belmadi, defeating Senegal in the final. The 2026 World Cup campaign marks a new chapter under Bosnian coach Vladimir Petković, with veteran captain Riyad Mahrez leading what may be his final World Cup appearance.
Key Achievements
- Africa Cup of Nations: Champions (1990, 2019); Runners-up (1980)
- FIFA World Cup: Round of 16 (2014); Group stage (1982, 1986, 2022)
- Arab Cup: Champions (2021)
- African Nations Championship: Champions (2011)
Current Squad — Players, Positions, and Clubs (2026)
Goalkeepers
- Luca Zidane — Goalkeeper — Granada (Spain)
- Oussama Benbot — Goalkeeper — USM Alger
- Melvin Mastil — Goalkeeper — Stade Nyonnais (Switzerland)
Defenders
- Rafik Belghali — Defender — Hellas Verona (Italy)
- Samir Chergui — Defender — Paris FC (France)
- Rayan Aït-Nouri — Defender — Manchester City (England)
- Jaouen Hadjam — Defender — BSC Young Boys (Switzerland)
- Aïssa Mandi — Defender — Lille (France)
- Ramy Bensebaïni — Defender — Borussia Dortmund (Germany)
- Zinedine Belaïd — Defender — JS Kabylie
- Mohamed Amine Tougaï — Defender — Espérance de Tunis (Tunisia)
- Achraf Abada — Defender — USM Alger
Midfielders
- Nabil Bentaleb — Midfielder — Lille (France)
- Hicham Boudaoui — Midfielder — OGC Nice (France)
- Houssem Aouar — Midfielder — Al-Ittihad (Saudi Arabia)
- Farès Chaïbi — Midfielder — Eintracht Frankfurt (Germany)
- Ibrahim Maza — Midfielder — Bayer Leverkusen (Germany)
- Yacine Titraoui — Midfielder — Royal Charleroi (Belgium)
- Ramiz Zerrouki — Midfielder — FC Twente (Netherlands)
Forwards
- Mohamed Amine Amoura — Forward — VfL Wolfsburg (Germany)
- Nadhir Benbouali — Forward — ETO (Greece)
- Adil Boulbina — Forward — Al-Duhail (Qatar)
- Farès Ghedjemis — Forward — Frosinone (Italy)
- Amine Gouiri — Forward — Olympique de Marseille (France)
- Anis Hadj Moussa — Forward — Feyenoord (Netherlands)
- Riyad Mahrez — Forward — Al-Ahli (Saudi Arabia)
Notable Players
- Riyad Mahrez: Captain and talisman; 2016 African Player of the Year; Premier League champion with Manchester City; now at Al-Ahli
- Rayan Aït-Nouri: Talented left-back at Manchester City; one of the most promising young defenders in world football
- Ramy Bensebaïni: Solid center-back at Borussia Dortmund; key defensive anchor
- Houssem Aouar: Creative midfielder now at Al-Ittihad; known for his technical ability
- Amine Gouiri: Promising young forward at Marseille; scored on his international debut
- Aïssa Mandi: Veteran defender with extensive international experience
World Cup 2026 Campaign
Algeria entered the 2026 FIFA World Cup as one of Africa’s strongest representatives. Under Vladimir Petković, the team played an attractive brand of football built around Mahrez’s creativity and a solid defensive foundation. Their group stage included a notable 3-0 defeat to Argentina at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. Despite the loss, Algeria’s squad depth and European-based talent make them a team to watch in future tournaments.
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