Algeria extended the contract of national team coach Vladimir Petkovic and his technical staff until 2028, the federation announced on June 7, 2026 [1, 2]. Petkovic took charge of Algeria in February 2024 and has since led the team to significant improvements on the international stage [1, 2].
Under Petkovic, Algeria played 28 matches, winning 21, drawing 4, and losing 3. The team qualified for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, marking a return after missing out on both the 2018 and 2022 editions [1, 2]. Algeria also advanced to the quarter-finals of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, a major improvement from group-stage exits in 2021 and 2023 [1, 2].
Algeria's FIFA world ranking climbed from 43rd to 28th and their continental ranking rose from 7th to 4th in Africa during Petkovic's tenure [1, 2]. The Algerian Football Federation described the contract extension as reflecting "stability and confidence in the work accomplished" under his direction [1].
Looking ahead, Algeria will open their 2026 World Cup Group J campaign against Argentina on June 17, 2026. Their other group opponents are Jordan and Austria [1, 2]. The team will seek to build on recent successes as they prepare for the global tournament with Petkovic at the helm.