2026 World Cup – Algeria’s full schedule in Group J

The Algerian national team is preparing for a decisive month of June as part of the group stage of the 2026 World Cup, hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico.

The Fennecs will compete in Group J, alongside three opponents with completely different styles: Argentina, Jordan, and Austria.

Here is the complete match schedule, with times for France and Algeria.

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Match 1: Argentina 🇦🇷 vs 🇩🇿 Algeria

📅 June 17, 2026

📍 Kansas City (USA)

⏰ France Time: 04:00 AM

⏰ Algeria Time: 03:00 AM

This first match is one of the most anticipated in the group.

Facing Argentina, the 2022 World Cup champion nation, Algeria will have the opportunity to test its level against one of the best teams on the planet.

A historic duel, followed by the entire Algerian diaspora across the world.

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Match 2: Jordan 🇯🇴 vs 🇩🇿 Algeria

📅 June 23, 2026

📍 San Francisco Bay Area (USA)

⏰ France Time: 08:00 AM

⏰ Algeria Time: 07:00 AM

This encounter will be decisive for the remainder of the tournament.

Jordan, often underestimated, plays a disciplined and physical style of football. Algeria will have to impose its rhythm and avoid the trap of a too-closed match.

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Match 3: Algeria 🇩🇿 vs 🇦🇹 Austria

📅 June 28, 2026

📍 Kansas City (USA)

⏰ France Time: 05:00 AM

⏰ Algeria Time: 04:00 AM

Final group match and a potential showdown for qualification.

Austria is a solid, organized European team that is dangerous in transition.

The Fennecs will need to demonstrate control and efficiency in this European-Maghrebi clash.

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The stakes for Algeria in this Group J

• Get off to a strong start in the competition despite a very prestigious first opponent.
• Manage the jet lag and long travel between American cities.
• Rely on the Algerian fervor, very present in the United States and Canada.
• Confirm the revival of the national team, which is approaching this World Cup with an ambitious new generation.

This Group J is difficult, but it also offers a unique opportunity to write a new chapter in the history of Algerian football.

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Global support for the Fennecs

The Algerian diaspora, particularly numerous in North America, will play a crucial role.

The stadiums in Kansas City and San Francisco could become true home grounds for Algerian supporters.

For many, this 2026 World Cup is synonymous with a return to the great international stage, and Algeria intends to leave its mark.

 

 

 

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