Following the draw for the 2026 World Cup, co-hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico, Algeria has been placed in Group J alongside Argentina, Austria, and Jordan. The Algerian national team, known as Les Fennecs, now have a clearer picture of their path in the tournament.
While the full match schedule, including specific stadiums and kickoff times, will be released at a later date by FIFA, it has been confirmed that Algeria will play all of their group stage matches on American soil.
Group J matches will be held in three US cities: Kansas City, San Francisco, and Dallas. The specific stadiums within these cities that will host each match are yet to be determined by FIFA.
Algeria will begin their World Cup campaign with a challenging match against reigning champions Argentina on June 16th. They will then face Jordan on June 22nd. The group stage will conclude with a match against Austria on June 27th.
The Algerian team’s participation in the 2026 World Cup is highly anticipated by fans across the country. The draw presents both opportunities and challenges, and Les Fennecs will need to be at their best to progress to the knockout stages. Stay tuned to DZWatch for further updates on the World Cup schedule and team preparations.
