2026 World Cup: Algeria surpasses Argentina and Germany in this ranking

Having qualified for the round of 16 at the 2026 World Cup, Algeria is shining not only with its results. Vladimir Petkovic's squad is also impressing with their style of play, rising to stand among the tournament's elite in a very specific area.

Algeria continues to surprise at this 2026 World Cup. While Vladimir Petkovic’s men have already punched their ticket to the round of 16, they're also making waves in a less-expected area: ball control. Averaging 610 successful passes per match, the Fennecs boast the tournament’s second-best tally.

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Only Spain does better (652), while heavyweights like Germany (588) and Argentina (578) trail behind the Algerian national team. This statistic perfectly illustrates the transformation of a side now capable of dictating play against any opponent.

The toughest challenge still lies ahead. The Greens will face Switzerland in the round of 16, aiming to keep their American dream alive and prove that this dominance in possession can take them even further.

Mahdi Zakaria LAZRI |

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