FIFA Arab Cup 2025: Algeria overview, squad and schedule

Overview, squad and schedule for Algeria at the FIFA Arab Cup 2025

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Algeria is being tipped as one of the major contenders for the ultimate crown in the FIFA Arab Cup 2025.

The Fennecs will be banking on seasoned veterans Islam Slimani, Ryad Boudebouz and Yacine Brahimi as they chase a second title in the tournament.

Algeria overview

Algeria is set to play its fourth final phase at the Arab Cup, following previous appearances in 1988, 1998, and 2021.

Across 14 matches in the competition, Algeria has claimed 5 wins, recorded 5 draws, and suffered just 2 defeats, scoring 16 goals while conceding 10.

Algeria squad for the Arab Cup

Goalkeepers: Yuba Rayane Yesli (FC Wanderers/Canada), Mohamed Hadid (JS Kabylie), Farid Chaal (CR Belouizdad)

Defenders: Mohamed Amine Toufai (Espérance de Tunis), Achraf Abada (ASO Chlef), Naoufel Khacef (CR Belouizdad), Mohamed Réda Helaimia (MC Alger), Mohamed Azzi (Makhachkala/Russia), Abdelkader Bedrane (Damac FC/Saudi Arabia), Reda Benchaa (JS Kabylie), Houari Baouche (CS Constantine).

Midfielders: Houssem-Eddine Mrezigue (Makhachkala/Russia), Zakaria Draoui (USM Alger), Sofiane Bendebka (Al Fateh/Saudi Arabia), Victor Lekhal (Al Qadsia SC/Kuwait).

Forwards: Adil Boulbina (Al Duhail/Qatar), Amir Sayoud (Hazem/Saudi Arabia), Islam Slimani (CFR Cluj/Romania), Yacine Brahimi (Al-Gharafa/Qatar), Yassine Benzia (Al-Fayha/Saudi Arabia), Rafik Guitane (Estoril/Portugal), Redouane Berkane (Al Wakra/Qatar), Adam Ounas (Al-Sailiya/Qatar).

Algeria's schedule

December 3, 2025 (13:00 GMT): Algeria vs Sudan