The Algeria national football team returns to FIFA World Cup 2026 after a 12-year absence, aiming to repeat the 2014 achievement. The Algerian team joins 47 other teams in the exceptional edition of the tournament. The 2026 World Cup will be hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico, in the largest expansion of the tournament since its inception. The Algerian fans are looking forward to watching their team compete strongly in the 2026 edition, and confirming its return to the global stage after years of absence, especially in light of the development that Algerian football has witnessed in recent years. The Algerian team returns to the World Cup stage relying on a distinctive group of experienced and quality players, along with a big ambition to achieve positive results and leave a clear mark in the global competitions. The Algerians hope to repeat the historic achievement that was achieved in the 2014 World Cup in Brazil, when the team reached the quarterfinals for the first time in its history, before leaving the tournament after a strong match against the German team that later won the title. Algeria is preparing to face the United States team in the group stage, where the Algerian team will try to achieve a crucial win.