Algeria Terminates Contract With Coach Vladimir Petkovic

WHO:

The New Arab - Vladimir Petkovic, coach of the Algeria national football team

Flashscore.com - The Algerian Football Federation

WHAT:

The New Arab - Algeria parted ways with coach Vladimir Petkovic.

Flashscore.com - Petkovic signed a contract extension before the World Cup.

Flashscore.com - Algeria reached the last 32 of the World Cup but lost 2-0 to Switzerland.

Flashscore.com - The Algerian Football Federation announced the end of the contractual relationship with Petkovic and his coaching staff.

WHERE:

Flashscore.com - The World Cup took place in North America.

WHEN:

Flashscore.com - Petkovic took the helm in February 2024.

Flashscore.com - Algeria's qualification for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations begins in September.

WHY:

Flashscore.com - The decision to part ways was made by mutual agreement between Petkovic and the Algerian Football Federation.

HOW:

Flashscore.com - The announcement was made through a statement by the Algerian Football Federation.

(UPDATED August 4, 2026 04:12 UTC)

Algeria has parted ways with coach Vladimir Petkovic, following a mutual agreement between him and the Algerian Football Federation. Petkovic, who took the helm in February 2024, had signed a contract extension before the World Cup, where Algeria reached the last 32 but lost 2-0 to Switzerland. The Algerian Football Federation announced the end of the contractual relationship through a statement, as the team prepares for the upcoming qualification for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations starting in September.