Algeria
CAF · Group J
Algeria
Elo 1740 · 0.5% Champion
Tournament probabilities
Probability of reaching each round, from the Monte Carlo simulator.
Ratings
Ratings
Analyst brief — Algeria going into Global Cup 2026
Form
Disappointing AFCON 2023 (group exit) cost Belmadi; new cycle under Vladimír Petković.
Style
Possession + width, but the team lacks a clear identity post-Belmadi.
Squad
Mahrez still the captain; Bennacer the midfield engine; Slimani ageing centre-forward.
Tournament ceiling
Group stage exit baseline.
Biggest risk
Identity — the team hasn't locked in a style and looks vulnerable to organised opponents.
Editorial analysis from public reporting going into the tournament. Not betting advice. Not a guaranteed prediction.
Group stage fixtures
Argentina
Elo 2156
Algeria
Elo 1756
Argentina dominant
Scoreline cluster 2-1 / 2-0 / 1-0 · top exact 9.5%
If it opens up: 3-1at 7.8%
Match details
Jordan
Elo 1628
Algeria
Elo 1756
Jordan live
Scoreline cluster 0-1 / 1-1 / 1-0 · top exact 11.3%
If it opens up: 2-2at 5.8%
Match detailsAlgeria
Elo 1756
Austria
Elo 1821
Very balanced
Scoreline cluster 0-1 / 1-1 / 1-2 · top exact 8.7%
If it opens up: 2-2at 6.6%
Match details
Switzerland
Elo 1949
Algeria
Elo 1756
Switzerland narrow edge
Scoreline cluster 1-0 / 2-1 / 1-1 · top exact 11.4%
If it opens up: 3-1at 5.7%
Match details