Algeria has named its final 26-man squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Riyad Mahrez captains the side, which lands in Group J alongside Argentina, Austria, and Jordan. Below is the complete Algeria roster by position, a projected starting XI, and a free printable PDF you can take to your watch party.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup runs June 11 through July 19, 2026, across the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Group play opens the week of June 12; the top two teams in each group plus the eight best third-placed sides advance to the Round of 32.
Below is the full Algeria 26-man squad, the predicted 4-3-3 starting lineup, the No. 9 battle to watch, and the link to download the printable roster sheet.
2026 Algeria World Cup Roster
Algeria named 3 goalkeepers, 9 defenders, 7 midfielders, and 7 forwards.
Goalkeepers (3)
- Luca Zidane – Granada
- Oussama Benbot – USM Alger
- Melvin Mastil – Stade Nyonnais
Defenders (9)
- Aïssa Mandi – Lille
- Ramy Bensebaïni – Borussia Dortmund
- Mohamed A. Tougai – ES Tunis
- Rayan Aït-Nouri – Manchester City
- Jaouen Hadjam – Young Boys
- Rafik Belghali – Hellas Verona
- Zineddine Belaïd – JS Kabylie
- Achref Abada – USM Alger
- Samir Chergui – Paris FC
Midfielders (7)
- Nabil Bentaleb – Lille
- Ramiz Zerrouki – Twente
- Hicham Boudaoui – Nice
- Farès Chaïbi – E. Frankfurt
- Houssem Aouar – Al-Ittihad
- Ibrahim Maza – Bayer Leverkusen
- Yacine Titraoui – Charleroi
Forwards (7)
- Riyad Mahrez (C) – Al-Ahli
- Mohamed Amoura – Wolfsburg
- Amine Gouiri – Marseille
- Anis Hadj Moussa – Feyenoord
- Adil Boulbina – Al-Duhail
- Nadhir Benbouali – Győr
- Farès Ghedjemis – Frosinone
Predicted Starting XI (4-3-3 Projection)
GK: Zidane
DEF: Aït-Nouri, Bensebaïni, Mandi, Belghali
MID: Bentaleb, Zerrouki, Aouar
FWD: Gouiri, Amoura, Mahrez
No. 9: Amoura / Gouiri / Mahrez – the projection is not an official team sheet and will firm up through the warm-up fixtures.
Download the Printable Algeria World Cup Roster PDF
Grab the free, low-ink printable Algeria roster sheet: all 26 players by position with checkboxes, the predicted XI, and the No. 9 battle, plus a QR code to play along at fantasy.sportsbrackets.net.
Algeria at the 2026 World Cup: Group J, Schedule & Standings
Track Algeria all the way through the group stage and into the knockout rounds with these resources:
- Full Algeria 2026 World Cup Schedule
- Group J Schedule & TV Guide
- Live 2026 World Cup Standings
- 2026 World Cup Roster Directory (All Teams)
- 2026 FIFA World Cup Central: Brackets, Schedules & Fantasy
2026 Algeria World Cup Roster FAQ
When did Algeria announce its 2026 World Cup roster?
Algeria confirmed its final 26-man squad ahead of the 2026 World Cup. National teams must submit their final 26-player lists to FIFA before the tournament opener, and the roster is locked once submitted.
What group is Algeria in at the 2026 World Cup?
Algeria is in Group J alongside Argentina, Austria, and Jordan. The top two finishers plus the eight best third-placed teams across all groups advance to the Round of 32.
How can I download the printable Algeria roster?
Use the download button above to get the free printable PDF. It lists all 26 players by position with checkboxes, the predicted starting XI, and the No. 9 battle.
Official source: the full 2026 tournament information is on FIFA’s official 2026 World Cup site.
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