Algeria
Gas wealth, football pride.
Algeria, Heading to the 2026 World Cup — Key Facts
- Riyad Mahrez: PL Title. Riyad Mahrez has won 4 Premier League titles — the most by any African footballer in history.
- Squad Worth $238M. Algeria's 2026 squad is valued at $238M — #28 of 48 nations, about 15% of the world's most valuable squad (England).
- Desert Foxes. Algeria is nicknamed the 'Desert Foxes' — a name they've worn proudly through 5 World Cup appearances.
- $3K Median Wealth. Median household wealth in Algeria is $3K — ranked #33 of 48 WC nations.
- Africa-Europe Diaspora. Algeria's national team is famously built from a France-based diaspora — a unique football story.
- Shocked West Germany in 1982. Algeria beat West Germany 2-1 at the 1982 World Cup — one of football's most famous upsets.
- $205.2B Economy. Algeria's total economy is worth $205.2B — that's the financial muscle behind their World Cup campaign.
- Riyad Mahrez. Their crown jewel is valued at $9M — about 4% of the entire Algeria squad.
- AFCON 2019 Champions. Algeria won the Africa Cup of Nations in 2019 — unbeaten throughout the tournament.
- FIFA World #37. Algeria enters the 2026 World Cup ranked #37 in the world by FIFA, coached by V. Petković.
🇩🇿 Algeria — Heading to the 2026 World Cup
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Algeria's World Cup squad
Riyad Mahrez
Premier League winner with Leicester and City. AFCON 2019 captain hero.
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Meet the nation
Algeria's economy is built on hydrocarbons. The state plays a large role; private wealth is concentrated, but football unites everyone.
Algeria is Africa's #1 natural gas exporter and a major supplier to Europe.
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Algeria FAQ
What is Algeria's financial personality?
Algeria is "The Desert Power". Algeria's economy is built on hydrocarbons. The state plays a large role; private wealth is concentrated, but football unites everyone.
How wealthy is Algeria?
Algeria has a GDP per capita of $5K, a total economy of $205.2B, and median household wealth of $3K. It ranks #33 of 48 World Cup nations on wealth.
What is Algeria's savings rate?
Households in Algeria save about 14% of disposable income, and 1% of adults participate in the stock market.
How strong is Algeria at the 2026 World Cup?
Algeria enters the 2026 World Cup ranked #37 by FIFA, coached by V. Petković, with Riyad Mahrez as their star player (market value $9M). Their full squad is valued at $238M.
Which group is Algeria in at the 2026 World Cup?
Algeria is drawn in Group A of the 2026 FIFA World Cup co-hosted by the USA, Canada and Mexico.
What are Algeria's biggest football achievements?
Algeria's honours include: AFCON × 2, WC R16 2014.
