National coach Amine Ghimouz selected a squad of 23 players for the Algeria U-17 national football team on 23 October 2026. This announcement marks the final roster preparations ahead of the upcoming U-17 World Cup. FIFA scheduled the tournament to take place in Qatar, with matches running from 19 November to 13 December 2026. The national team will now begin its final training phase to compete against international opponents during the event.
National coach Amine Ghimouz officially confirmed the call-up of these 23 players on October 23, 2026. The roster construction is a key step for the Algerian football federation as the program shifts its focus entirely toward the logistical and tactical requirements of the tournament. The event, hosted in Qatar, is slated to begin on November 19, 2026, and will continue through December 13, 2026.
Training Camp in Tlemcen
Players began a training camp at the Regional Technical Center in Tlemcen on 24 September 2026. This period of preparation concluded on 1 October 2026. Coaches utilized the facility to refine tactical approaches before the upcoming international tournament.
The training camp at the Regional Technical Center in Tlemcen was specifically designed to provide the coaching staff with a controlled environment to evaluate the fitness and technical cohesion of the squad. This camp was scheduled to last until October 1, 2026, ensuring that the players had adequate time to adapt to the tactical systems implemented by the coaching staff. By utilizing the infrastructure at the Regional Technical Center in Tlemcen, the team aimed to establish a foundation for the performance levels required for the international stage.
The squad list includes 6 professional players who have joined the team for these sessions. These athletes are integrating with the remaining members of the 23-player roster selected by national coach Amine Ghimouz.
The integration of these 6 professional players is considered a key component of the team’s strategy, as they bring experience from their respective club environments to the national setup. The coaching staff has focused on balancing the contributions of these professional athletes with the rest of the 23-player roster to ensure a unified approach.
Competition officials placed the Algerian national team in a group alongside Chile, Montenegro, and the United States for the U-17 World Cup. The squad will face these three opponents during the initial stage of the tournament in Qatar.
The Algerian national team is officially in a group with Chile, Montenegro, and the United States. Preparing for these specific opponents requires a detailed analysis of their playing styles. By facing Chile, Montenegro, and the United States in the group stage, the Algerian U-17 team will be tested by diverse tactical approaches, necessitating the rigorous preparation conducted throughout the training cycles. The team remains focused on the upcoming matches in Qatar as they finalize their preparations.
