Algeria is one of Africa's most successful World Cup nations, having appeared five times and famously defeating West Germany in 1982 in one of the tournament's greatest upsets. ENTV provides free state television coverage while Canal+ Afrique serves French-speaking subscribers seeking a premium experience.
Pan-African premium pay-TV service with comprehensive World Cup coverage. Canal+ Afrique subscriptions available through local operators and the myCANAL app.
Watching from outside Algeria?
BBC iPlayer and ITVX together stream all 104 matches free and are geo-restricted to the UK. A VPN lets Algerian viewers access the full tournament at no cost.
VPN use is legal in most countries. Always check local regulations.
Did You Know?
Algeria's 1-2 victory over West Germany at the 1982 World Cup remains one of the greatest upsets in tournament history, yet was overshadowed by the Disgrace of Gijón where West Germany and Austria played out a result that eliminated Algeria despite their superior performance.
Yes. ENTV / Algerie 1 streams matches free in Algeria.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup is available in Algeria on ENTV / Algerie 1, Canal+ Afrique.
Yes. SBS On Demand (Australia) streams all 104 World Cup matches completely free, and BBC iPlayer with ITVX (UK) carries the full tournament between them. These services are geo-restricted but a VPN such as NordVPN (https://go.nordvpn.net/aff_c?offer_id=15&aff_id=149286&url_id=902) unlocks them from Algeria. Get NordVPN - 74% Off
The 2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off on June 11, 2026 and runs through to the final on July 19, 2026 at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, USA.
The 2026 World Cup opening match kicks off on June 11, 2026 at 20:00 CDT (01:00 UTC on June 12). In Algeria the opening match starts at June 12 at 02:00 CET. Subsequent matches run daily until the final on July 19, 2026, with kick-off times of 15:00, 18:00, and 21:00 CDT on most matchdays.
Yes. Canal+ Afrique broadcasts all 104 matches of the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Algeria with a subscription. SBS On Demand (Australia) also streams all 104 matches free, with BBC iPlayer plus ITVX covering the UK, accessible from Algeria with a VPN.