Algeria have qualified for the FIFA World Cup 5 times - 1982, 1986, 2010, 2014, and 2026. Before 2026, in all their appearances, they had only progressed past the first round, reaching the Round of 16 in 2014.

Algeria also qualified for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, where they again reached the knockout stage.

1982

Algeria didn't make it out of Group 2 at the 1982 FIFA World Cup. The team finished third with 4 points.

1986

Algeria didn't make it out of Group D at the 1986 FIFA World Cup.

2010

Algeria did not make it out of Group C at the 2010 FIFA World Cup.

2014

Algeria finished second in Group H and progressed to the Round of 16 at the 2014 FIFA World Cup. The Desert Foxes lost 1-2 to Germany in the Round of 16 of this competition.

2026

Algeria qualified for the 2026 FIFA World Cup and were drawn into Group J alongside Argentina, Austria, and Jordan. After a 3–0 opening loss to 2022 FIFA World Cup winner, Argentina, Algeria beat debutants, Jordan 2–1 and then drew a thrilling 3–3 with Austria in their final group game. 

That point left them third on 4 points, enough to advance as one of the eight best third-placed teams. This was the team's second time of reaching the knockout stage. In the Round of 32, they were beaten 0–2 by Switzerland.

Date Result Opponent
16 June 0–3 Argentina
22 June 2–1 Jordan
27 June 3–3 Austria
2 July 0–2 Switzerland (Round of 32)

Trivia

  • The Algerian National team is called 'Les Verts'
  • Coach Rabah Saadane was in charge for 2010, and was also coach when they last qualified in 1986.