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Algeria
Group J · Matchdays 1–3
Est. Squad Value
€257M
Quick Answers
When is Algeria's first match?
Algeria play Argentina on 16 Jun at 20:00 local time at Arrowhead Stadium.
What group is Algeria in?
Algeria are in Group J with Argentina, Austria, Jordan.
How can Algeria qualify for the knockout stage?
Algeria qualify automatically by finishing 1st or 2nd in Group J. They may also advance as one of the 8 best third-placed teams across all groups.
All Group J Matches
Standings · Group J
Path to Knockout
Automatic Round of 32
1st → face 2nd of Group I
2nd → face 1st of Group I
Best 8 third-placed teams advance
Result depends on other groups
Eliminated from tournament
Group stage exit
Before Matchday 1: A win in the opener gives Algeria control of their group path. A draw makes Matchday 2 crucial. A loss means Algeria may need a win and goal-difference help in later matches.
Squad
| No | Player | Position |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Melvin Masstil | Goalkeeper |
| 16 | Oussama Benbot | Goalkeeper |
| 23 | Luca Zidane | Goalkeeper |
| No | Player | Position |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | Aissa Mandi | Centre-Back |
| 3 | Achraf Abada | Centre-Back |
| 4 | Mohamed Amine Tougai | Centre-Back |
| 5 | Zinedine Belaid | Centre-Back |
| 13 | Jaouen Hadjam | Left-Back |
| 15 | Rayan Ait Nouri | Left-Back |
| 17 | Rafik Belghali | Right-Back |
| 21 | Ramy Bensebaini | Centre-Back |
| 26 | Samir Chergui | Centre-Back |
| No | Player | Position |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | Ramiz Zerrouki | Defensive Midfield |
| 8 | Houssem Aouar | Attacking Midfield |
| 10 | Fares Chaibi | Attacking Midfield |
| 14 | Hicham Boudaoui | Central Midfield |
| 19 | Nabil Bentaleb | Defensive Midfield |
| 22 | Ibrahim Maza | Attacking Midfield |
| 24 | Yassine Titraoui | Central Midfield |
| No | Player | Position |
|---|---|---|
| 7 | Riyad Mahrez | Right Winger |
| 9 | Amine Gouiri | Centre-Forward |
| 11 | Anis Hadj Moussa | Right Winger |
| 12 | Nadir Benbouali | Centre-Forward |
| 20 | Adil Boulbina | Left Winger |
| 25 | Fares Ghedjemis | Right Winger |
| – | Mohamed Amine Amoura | Forwards |