Algeria at the 2026 World Cup: squad list, match schedule and what objective?

Author: afrik-foot.comPublished on: June 9, 2026Country: Algeria

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Algeria at the 2026 World Cup: squad list, match schedule and what objective?

Algeria returns to the World Cup for the first time since 2014. Coached by Vladimir Petkovic, the team will face Argentina, Jordan, and Austria in Group J. Captain Riyad Mahrez and Aïssa Mandi are key players. Petkovic omitted Baghdad Bounedjah from the squad.

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