Attacking threat
Riyad Mahrez
Riyad Mahrez is one of the headline names carrying the biggest end-product burden for Algeria.
Star players and roles
Midfield control
Ismael Bennacer
Ismael Bennacer gives Algeria balance through the middle and sets the tempo when matches tighten up.
Defensive backbone
Amine Gouiri
Amine Gouiri anchors the spine of the side and helps define how secure Algeria look without the ball.
Name & number printing
Get the Algeria shirt with a player name
Amazon UK and Sports Direct both stock the Algeria 2026 home shirt. Most sellers offer official name & number printing at checkout for around £10–£15 extra.
Shirt history snapshot
1982 · Algerian FA
White and green shirt with the national crest. Their World Cup debut.
2014 · Puma
Clean white home with green and red trim — Puma at peak Algeria.
2026 · Adidas
Current-cycle Algeria home shirt for the 2026 tournament.
FAQ
Who is in the Algeria squad for the 2026 World Cup?
Algeria's key names for the 2026 World Cup include Riyad Mahrez, Ismael Bennacer, Amine Gouiri, with Vladimir Petkovic as head coach. Full 26-man squads are confirmed by federations in the days before the tournament — this page tracks the leading players and storylines.
Who is the Algeria head coach at the 2026 World Cup?
Vladimir Petkovic leads Algeria into the 2026 FIFA World Cup, as confirmed in the Guardian's June 2026 squad guide.
Does this Algeria squad page include shirt history as well as players?
Yes. The squad page also includes a short shirt-history section so readers can connect the current team to the wider World Cup kit story.