Algeria national football team
Desert Foxes · UNAF · Elo 1798 (3rd in Africa)
About the Algeria national team
The Algeria national football team (Desert Foxes) represents Algeria in men's international football and competes in CAF's North African (UNAF) region.
In total, Algeria have played 621 recorded internationals since 1963: 290 wins (46.7%), 164 draws and 167 defeats, with 961 goals scored and 622 conceded.
Algeria have won the Africa Cup of Nations 2 times (1990 and 2019).
They have qualified for the FIFA World Cup 5 times (1982, 1986, 2010, 2014 and 2026).
Our Elo rating puts Algeria on 1798 points: 3rd in Africa and 29th in the world. Their highest rating (1858) came in 2022.
Islam Slimani is the leading scorer in our match records with 24 goals for Algeria.
Next matches
All fixtures →- Algeria
11 Nov
Togo
Preview · 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualification Group I - Togo
15 Nov
Algeria
Preview · 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualification Group I
- Zambia
24 Mar
Algeria
Preview · 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualification Group I - Algeria
28 Mar
Burundi
Preview · 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualification Group I
Recent results
All results →DWWLWDLWDW
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition | Venue | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Oct 2026 | W |  Niger |
2–1 | International Friendly | H · Tizi Ouzou |
| 29 Sep 2026 | D | Burundi |
2–2 | AFCON Qualification | A · Bujumbura |
| 25 Sep 2026 | W | Zambia |
3–1 | AFCON Qualification | H · Tizi Ouzou |
| 2 Jul 2026 | L |  Switzerland |
0–2 | FIFA World Cup | N · Vancouver |
| 27 Jun 2026 | D |  Austria |
3–3 | FIFA World Cup | N · Kansas City |
| 22 Jun 2026 | W |  Jordan |
2–1 | FIFA World Cup | N · Santa Clara |
| 16 Jun 2026 | L |  Argentina |
0–3 | FIFA World Cup | N · Kansas City |
| 10 Jun 2026 | W |  Bolivia |
4–0 | International Friendly | N · Kansas City |
| 3 Jun 2026 | W |  Netherlands |
1–0 | International Friendly | A · Rotterdam |
| 31 Mar 2026 | D |  Uruguay |
0–0 | International Friendly | N · Turin |
| 27 Mar 2026 | W |  Guatemala |
7–0 | International Friendly | N · Genoa |
| 10 Jan 2026 | L |  Nigeria |
0–2 | Africa Cup of Nations | N · Marrakesh |
Key facts
- At home
- 157W 51D 28L (67% wins)
- Away
- 57W 65D 83L (28% wins)
- Neutral venues
- 76W 48D 56L (42% wins)
- Goals per match
- 1.55 scored, 1.00 conceded
- Clean sheets
- 244 (39%)
- Failed to score
- 164 matches (26%)
- Most common score
- 1–0 (74 times)
- vs Europe
- 11W 15D 30L
- vs Asia
- 27W 15D 12L
- vs South America
- 5W 2D 6L
- vs North America
- 2W 1D 2L
- Best decade
- 2020s (65% wins)
- First recorded match
- Algeria 2–1 Bulgaria (1963)
Where Algerian players were born
All birthplaces →Each dot is a birthplace; bigger dots mean more players. Players born outside Africa are on the born abroad page.
Active Algerian internationals
Where they play →| Player | Position | Club | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Riyad Mahrez | Wing half |  Al-Shamal Sports Club | 120 | 40 |
| Luca Zidane | Goalkeeper |  CD Leganés | 10 | 0 |
| Ismaël Bennacer | Midfielder |  AC Milan | – | – |
| Aïssa Mandi | Defender | Villarreal CF | – | 3 |
| Ramy Bensebaini | Centre-back |  Borussia Mönchengladbach | – | – |
| Raïs M'Bolhi | Goalkeeper |  Al-Ettifaq FC | – | – |
| Hillal Soudani | Wing half |  Olympiacos F.C. | – | – |
| Saïd Benrahma | Forward |  West Ham United F.C. | 6 | – |
| Mohamed Amoura | Midfielder |  OGC Nice | 48 | 19 |
| Adam Ounas | Wing half | OGC Nice | 9 | 3 |
| Andy Delort | Forward | MC Algiers | – | – |
| Sofiane Hanni | Midfielder | Al-Khor Sports Club | – | – |
| Youcef Belaïli | Wing half | A.C. Ajaccio | 34 | 6 |
| Alexandre Oukidja | Goalkeeper | FC Metz | – | – |
| Mohamed Farès | Defender | SS Lazio | 10 | – |
| Billel Omrani | Forward |  CFR Cluj | 1 | 0 |
| Djameleddine Benlamri | Defender |  Al-Shorta Baghdad | – | – |
| Amir Sayoud | Midfielder | Al-Tai FC | 1 | 0 |
| Salim Boukhanchouche | Midfielder | Abha | 4 | 0 |
| Morgane Belkhiter | Defender | FC Metz | – | – |
| Abderrahmane Bourdim | Midfielder | MC Algiers | – | – |
Players with an open club spell and a senior cap on record; not an official squad list.
Top scorers
Full list →- Islam Slimani2012–2023
- Riyad Mahrez2015–2026
- Rabah Madjer1980–1990
- Lakhdar Belloumi1980–1988
- Djamel Menad1984–1990
- Baghdad Bounedjah2019–2025
- Abdelhafid Tasfaout1992–2001
- Tedj Bensaoula1980–1985
- Sofiane Feghouli2012–2021
- Mohamed Amoura2025–2025
Record by competition
| Competition | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | Titles | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AFCON Qualification | 126 | 73 | 31 | 22 | 238 | 109 | 1967–2026 | |
| World Cup Qualification | 107 | 53 | 26 | 28 | 177 | 105 | 1968–2025 | |
| Africa Cup of Nations | 85 | 32 | 24 | 29 | 105 | 96 | 2 | 1968–2026 |
| FIFA World Cup | 17 | 4 | 4 | 9 | 18 | 28 | 1982–2026 | |
| All-African Games | 13 | 7 | 2 | 4 | 21 | 14 | 1965–1978 | |
| Palestine Cup | 12 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 32 | 7 | 1972–1973 | |
| Arab Cup | 10 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 21 | 6 | 2021–2025 | |
| Malta International Tournament | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1989–1989 | |
| Kuneitra Cup | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 10 | 2 | 1974–1974 |
Notable Algerian players
All players →
Riyad MahrezAlgeria · Al-Shamal Sports Club
Sofiane FeghouliAlgeria · b. 1989
Islam SlimaniAlgeria · b. 1988
Luca ZidaneAlgeria · CD Leganés
Nabil BentalebAlgeria · b. 1994
Ismaël BennacerAlgeria · AC Milan
Aïssa MandiAlgeria · Villarreal CF
Ramy BensebainiAlgeria · Borussia Mönchengladbach
Rafik HallicheAlgeria · b. 1986
Raïs M'BolhiAlgeria · Al-Ettifaq FC
Yacine BrahimiAlgeria · b. 1990
Rabah MadjerAlgeria · b. 1958
Frequently asked questions
What is the nickname of the Algeria national team?
Algeria are nicknamed the Desert Foxes.
How many times have Algeria won AFCON?
Algeria have won the Africa Cup of Nations 2 times (1990 and 2019).
Have Algeria played at the World Cup?
Yes, Algeria have played at 5 World Cups (1982, 1986, 2010, 2014 and 2026).
Who is the top scorer for Algeria?
In our match database, Islam Slimani leads with 24 goals. Goal data is most complete for tournament matches.
What is the biggest win in Algeria history?
Algeria 15–1 Yemen on 17 August 1973 (Palestine Cup).