Algeria

Where to Watch – Streaming Options

ServiceTypeCostDetails
ENTV (Canal Algérie) Free DZD 0 Algeria's national public broadcaster airs selected World Cup matches free-to-air via sub-licensing from beIN Sports, including all Les Fennecs national team fixtures. Group J games: vs Argentina (June 16, Kansas City), vs Jordan (June 22, San Francisco) and vs Austria (June 28, Kansas City). Available via satellite on Arabsat and the ENTV website.
beIN Sports Paid Est. ~DZD 1,500–3,000/month Exclusive MENA rights holder for all 104 World Cup matches. Arabic and English commentary across beIN Sports HD and MAX channels. Available via authorised cable and satellite operators in Algeria. The only way to watch every single match. Contact your local operator for current pricing.
TOD TV Paid ~$11 USD/month (North Africa rate) beIN Sports Group's dedicated streaming platform — all 104 matches live and on-demand with no satellite dish required. Stream via the TOD TV app on iOS, Android, Smart TVs and web. Arabic and English commentary available. Ideal for Algerian fans who prefer digital streaming.
Algeria National Football Team – FIFA Ranking #28 · World Cup 2026
FIFA Ranking
#28[1]
World Cup Appearances
1982 · 1986 · 2010 · 2014 · 2026
Best Result
Round of 16
2014

Country

  • CapitalAlgiers
  • Population~45 million
  • ContinentAfrica
  • ConfederationCAF
  • National associationFAF – Fédération Algérienne de Football

World Cup history

  • Titles: 0
    Algeria has never won the FIFA World Cup
  • Total appearances: 5[2]
    A proud World Cup nation — Algeria famously beat West Germany in 1982 in one of the tournament's great upsets, and their 2014 run to the round of 16 showed this generation's quality
  • 1982
    Beat West Germany — iconic upset
    Algeria's finest World Cup moment — defeated the eventual runners-up 2–1, one of the tournament's most famous results. The result led directly to the creation of simultaneous final group games
  • 2019
    AFCON champions[3]
    Algeria's greatest triumph in the modern era — won the Africa Cup of Nations under Belmadi in Egypt, going unbeaten throughout the tournament
  • 2026
    Return after 12-year absence
    Algeria return to the World Cup for the first time since 2014 — arriving with genuine quality and Mahrez's final opportunity to shine on football's biggest stage

Head coach

DB
Djamel Belmadi
Since 2018[4]

Highly respected Algerian manager who led the team to the 2019 AFCON title unbeaten. Tactically well-organised and gets his teams to press intelligently, fight for each other and maintain defensive discipline while expressing themselves in attack. Widely considered one of Africa's finest international coaches.[5]

Key players

Winger

Riyad Mahrez ↗

One of Africa's greatest footballers. Technically exceptional winger with Premier League and Champions League medals from Manchester City. His dribbling, creativity and experience on the biggest stages make him Algeria's outstanding individual talent.

Striker

Islam Slimani ↗

Veteran striker with Champions League experience from his Leicester City years. A physical focal point and reliable scorer who brings experience, leadership and aerial presence to Algeria's attack.

Right-back

Youcef Atal ↗

Attack-minded right-back who contributes regularly with goals and assists. Explosive going forward, a constant threat from wide areas and one of the most dynamic full-backs on the African continent.

Attacking Midfielder

Sofiane Feghouli ↗

Experienced attacking midfielder with a wealth of La Liga and Premier League experience. Brings technical quality, game intelligence and the composure to perform consistently at the highest level.

© 2026 Algeria Football Team Profile