World Cup 2026: good news for Algeria

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By: Manu Tournoux

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Qualified for the 2026 World Cup, Algeria inherited an affordable group on paper.

If Algeria was unable to dodge one of the big names in hat 1,

Fennecs are placed in a relatively affordable groupafter the draw for this 2026 World Cup, which took place this Friday evening in Washington.

The African selection will have to compete against the best with the defending champion, Argentina, for a prestigious poster which is already plunging the country into a certain excitement.

Algeria-Austria, how we find ourselves

The rest of the program will be less arduous. Austria, which is not the most formidable nation in hat 2, seems on the ropes of Algeria. The two countries also have old disputes to resolve since Austria was suspected of an arrangement during the 1982 edition, precipitating the elimination of Algeria. Finally, Jordan is certainly one of the little thumbs of this World Cup and should allow the Greens to turn the clock.

In comparison, the French team, Germany, the Netherlands and even England inherited a more difficult group than the Fennecs.

The 2026 World Cup groups

Group A

  • Mexico
  • South Korea
  • South Africa
  • Barrage between: Denmark, North Macedonia, Czech Republic or Ireland

Group B

  • Canada
  • Swiss
  • Qatar
  • Dam between: Italy, Northern Ireland, Wales or Bosnia

Group C

  • Brazil
  • Morocco
  • Scotland
  • Haiti

Group D

  • UNITED STATES
  • Australia
  • Paraguay
  • Dam between: Türkiye, Romania, Slovakia or Kosovo

Group E

  • Germany
  • Ecuador
  • Ivory Coast
  • Curacao

Group F

  • The Netherlands
  • Japan
  • Tunisia
  • Dam between: Ukraine, Sweden, Poland or Albania

Group G

  • Belgium
  • Iran
  • Egypt
  • New Zealand

Group H

  • Spain
  • Uruguay
  • Saudi Arabia
  • Cape Verde

Group I

  • France
  • Senegal
  • Norway
  • Dam between: Iraq, Bolivia or Suriname

Group J

  • Argentina
  • Austria
  • Algeria
  • Jordan

Group K

  • Portugal
  • Colombia
  • Uzbekistan
  • Dam operator between: DR Congo, New Caledonia or Jamaica

Group L

  • England
  • Croatia
  • Panama
  • Ghana
Manu Tournoux

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Manu Tournoux

Manu Tournoux is a passionate and knowledgeable football enthusiast with a special focus on French football. Born and raised in France, Manu discovered his love for the beautiful game at a young age and developed a deep understanding of the ins and outs of "Le Championnat." His French roots and extensive experience in football journalism have made him an invaluable asset to the French Football Weekly team. As an author for the website, his expertise includes not only in-depth analysis of Ligue 1 and Ligue 2 matches but also insightful profiles of up-and-coming talents, detailed transfer news, and engaging coverage of the French national team. His captivating writing style and undeniable passion for the game have earned him a loyal following among our readers. When he's not crafting engaging articles for French Football Weekly, Manu enjoys attending live matches whenever he can, exploring football culture in various French cities, and engaging in spirited debates with fellow fans.