As the 2026 FIFA World Cup approaches, the world's top national teams continue to officially announce their final squads. At this exciting juncture, the head coach of the Algeria national team, known as the "Desert Foxes," has presented the final list of players who will represent the nation at the upcoming tournament.
This squad has immediately captured the attention of the global football community and the media with its unexpected and historic news. Stay tuned as we provide detailed information about Algeria's star-studded squad for the 2026 World Cup, the most sensational name included, and their first opponent!
Zidane's son in the Algeria squad: A massive sensation!
The most sensational and unexpected gift for fans in this roster is a name between the posts. The son of the living legend of French and world football, Zinedine Zidane, a talented goalkeeper currently playing for the Spanish club Granada, Luca Zidane has been included in Algeria's final squad. A representative of the Zidane family, whose roots trace back to Algeria, will now represent the land of his ancestors on the world stage.
Also, the presence of the skilled and agile defender currently playing for the English club Manchester City, Rayan Ait-Nouri proves how solid the team's defensive line is.
A responsible start: The Algeria national team will begin its journey at the upcoming World Cup with a very difficult and exciting match. They will play their first game on June 17 against the reigning world champion, the strong and proud Argentina national team. This super clash will undoubtedly provide millions of fans with true football pleasure!
The full and official roster of the Algeria national team for the 2026 World Cup
You can see the full squad of the Algeria national team, one of the strongest representatives of the African continent heading to the World Cup, in detail below:
Positions | Players and their clubs |
Goalkeepers | Luca Zidane (Granada), Oussama Benbot (USM Alger), Melvin Mastil (Stade Nyonnais), Abdelatif Ramdane (Alger). |
Defenders | Rafik Belgali (Verona), Samir Chergui (Paris FC), Rayan Ait-Nouri (Manchester City), Jaouen Hadjam (Young Boys), Aissa Mandi (Lille), Ramy Bensebaini (Borussia Dortmund), Zineddine Belaid (JS Kabylie), Achraf Abada (USM Alger), Mohamed Amine Tougai (Esperance). |
Midfielders | Nabil Bentaleb (Lille), Hicham Boudaoui (Nice), Houssem Aouar (Al-Ittihad), Fares Chaibi (Eintracht Frankfurt), Ibrahim Maza (Bayer), Yassine Titraoui (Charleroi), Ramiz Zerrouki (Twente). |
Forwards | Mohamed Amine Amoura (Wolfsburg), Nadir Benbouali (Győr), Adil Boulbina (Al-Duhail), Fares Ghedjemis (Frosinone), Amine Gouiri (Marseille), Anis Hadj Moussa (Feyenoord), Riyad Mahrez (Al-Ahli). |
As you can see, in addition to stars playing in top European leagues, the squad features true leaders in the attack, such as the experienced and skilled former Manchester City star Riyad Mahrez. With such a balanced squad, Algeria is capable of causing real sensations at the upcoming World Cup.
We wish this team and all participants the best of luck in this intense and beautiful tournament. Follow the hottest, most unexpected, and pleasant news from the world of football with us, dear fans! Stay tuned!
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