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Algeria Reviewed World Cup Matches

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Latest Algeria national team football matches: every report comes with full stats, xG analysis and the Crime Index of the result.

43%
Average Crime Index
2 of 4
Matches flagged as anomaly (60%+)

Current squad — Algeria national team

Goalkeepers

  • 1M. Mastil
  • 16O. Benbot
  • 23L. Zidane

Defenders

  • 2A. Mandi
  • 3A. Abada
  • 4M. Tougai
  • 5Z. Belaïd
  • 13J. Hadjam
  • 15R. Aït-Nouri
  • 17R. Belghali
  • 21R. Bensebaïni
  • 26S. Chergui

Midfielders

  • 6R. Zerrouki
  • 7R. Mahrez
  • 10F. Chaïbi
  • 14H. Boudaoui
  • 19N. Bentaleb
  • 24Y. Titraoui

Attackers

  • 8H. Aouar
  • 9A. Gouiri
  • 11A. Hadj-Moussa
  • 12A. Benbouali
  • 18M. Amoura
  • 20A. Boulbina
  • 22I. Maza
  • 25F. Ghedjemis

Injuries & Suspensions

  • A. BenboualiMissing Fixture (Wound)
  • M. AmouraMissing Fixture (Hamstring Muscle Injury)

Algeria Squad: Latest Match

Jordan — Algeria · 4-2-3-1
  • 23L. ZidaneG
  • 17R. BelghaliD
  • 2A. MandiD
  • 21R. BensebainiD
  • 15R. Ait-NouriD
  • 14H. BoudaouiM
  • 6R. ZerroukiM
  • 7R. MahrezM
  • 22I. MazaM
  • 10F. ChaibiM
  • 9A. GouiriF
Coach: Vladimir Petkovic
Index: 72%18 July 2026

Argentina vs Algeria 3:0 — A Comfortable Win With Zero Algerian Shots on Target

Argentina beat Algeria 3-0, backing up their xG edge (1.47 to 0.3).

Index: 17%17 July 2026

Jordan vs Algeria 1:2 — An Early Home Goal Couldn't Hold Off the Pressure

Algeria came from behind to beat Jordan 2-1 in the Round of 32 after the hosts scored in the 36th minute.

Index: 20%3 July 2026

Switzerland — Algeria 2:0: The Obvious Score Hid Plenty

Switzerland made it 2:0 with two precise touches at the most inconvenient minutes for its opponent: Embolo scored on 10, Ndoye on 46, straight after the break. The 20% anomaly score calls the evening exemplary.

Index: 61%29 June 2026

Algeria — Australia 3:3: Six Goals, Two Saves All Night

Six goals from a combined xG of 3.06 — an evening when both teams' finishing ran ahead of what they created. Algeria and Australia shared a 3:3 draw, and the 61% anomaly score calls it a mid-grade divergence.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the head coach of the Algeria national team?

Per the most recently analyzed match (Jordan — Algeria) — Vladimir Petkovic.

How many players are in the Algeria national team's current squad?

26 players: goalkeepers — 3, defenders — 9, midfielders — 6, attackers — 8.

How often do Algeria's match results diverge from the xG-expected outcome?

Bravsen has analyzed 4 matches — average Crime Index 43, with 2 scoring 60+ (the threshold for an anomalous gap between the result and the xG model).

8 articles have been reviewed for Algeria's national team, all within the FIFA World Cup.

Algeria Matches in the Database

Recent results include a 2:0 loss to Switzerland, a high-scoring 3:3 draw with Australia, and a 2:1 win over Jordan. Eight pieces trace how the team's game shifted over the tournament — from defending against favorites to open football against more even opponents.