Algeria U17 World Cup squad announced for Qatar 2026

National coach Amine Ghimouz has officially announced a 21-man squad to represent Algeria at the U17 World Cup, scheduled to take place in Qatar from November 19 to December 13, 2026. This marks Algeria's return to the tournament after a 17-year hiatus. The roster features a blend of domestic players and talents from European clubs, specifically 3 goalkeepers, 6 defenders, 6 midfielders, and 6 forwards. Despite the selection, four notable players were left out: Mouhammed Valmy, Yanis Messaoudi, Bilal Daaou, and Zinedine Zouai. Algeria has been drawn into Group J alongside the United States, Chile, and Montenegro.