Houssem Aouar

All-time FIFA World Cup appearances: 2

All-time FIFA World Cup goals: 0

FIFA World Cup 2026 appearances: 2

FIFA World Cup 2026 goals: 0

International appearances: 25

International goals: 6

International debut: n/a

Club: Al Ittihad (KSA)

*data correct up to the conclusion of the FIFA World Cup 2026

Alongside Riyad Mahrez in the attack, in behind the striker, Houssem Aouar provides even more technical brilliance for the Algerians at FIFA World Cup 2026. The former Olympique Lyonnais midfielder, who is now at Al Ittihad in the Saudi Pro League, switched his international allegiance to Algeria in 2023, having been capped at first-team level by France in 2020, perhaps highlighting just how good his quality is. Now at the age of 27, turning 28 mid-way through the tournament, he has remained an attacking threat in Saudi Arabia but, at international level with Algeria, has shown added maturity in possession and that will be key in the heat of North America.