2026 World Cup: The best and worst draws for Algeria

The best and worst draws for Algeria at the 2026 World Cup

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Algeria is set to make its return to the World Cup after missing out on the last two editions, which took place in Russia and Qatar, respectively.

The Fennecs will discover their World Cup opponents on December 5, 2025, during the draw ceremony at the Kennedy Center in Washington D.C.

The two-time African champions will be placed in Pot 3, alongside Norway, Panama, Egypt, Tunisia, Scotland, Paraguay, Ivory Coast, Uzbekistan, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and South Africa.

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Below is the complete list of Algeria's potential opponents in the group stage of the 2026 World Cup.

Pot 1: Spain, Argentina, France, England, Brazil, Portugal, Netherlands, Belgium, Germany, United States, Mexico, Canada.

Pot 2: Croatia, Morocco, Colombia, Uruguay, Switzerland, Japan, Senegal, Iran, South Korea, Ecuador, Austria, Australia.

Pot 4: Jordan, Cape Verde, Ghana, Curaçao, Haiti, New Zealand, European playoff 1, European playoff 2, European playoff 3, European playoff 4, Intercontinental playoff 1, Intercontinental playoff 2.