ALG

ALGGroup J

Algeria

CAF • CAF

Tournament Outlook

Round of 32. Need to recapture 2019 form.

Best World Cup Result: Round of 16 (2014)

About Algeria

Les Fennecs won AFCON 2019 unbeaten and bring flair and technical quality. Desert Foxes use European-based talent effectively.

Playing Style: Possession-based with technical midfield. Creative and attack-minded.

Key Players

Winger

Riyad Mahrez

Al-Ahli

Forward

Amine Gouiri

Rennes

Strengths & Weaknesses

Strengths

Technical quality
AFCON winning experience
European-based squad

Weaknesses

Aging core
Striker options
Consistency after 2019 peak

World Cup Schedule

Group JUpcoming

vs Argentina

GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium

Group JUpcoming

vs Jordan

Group JUpcoming

vs Austria

GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium

Fun Facts

⚽Went 35 games unbeaten across 2018-2021
⚽Won AFCON 2019 without losing a match
⚽Mahrez winner eliminated Nigeria in 2019 AFCON semi

Team Info

FIFA Code: ALG
Confederation: CAF
World Cup Appearances: 5
Group: Group J

Fan Culture

Algerian fans, especially in France, create incredible support.

Known as: Les Fennecs (Desert Foxes)

Famous Chants:

One Two Three, Viva l'Algérie!