Algeria's Exit from the 2026 World Cup
Algeria was eliminated from the 2026 World Cup after losing to Switzerland in the round of 32. The team began the tournament with a heavy loss of 3-0 against Argentina, followed by a win over Jordan and a draw of 3-3 with Austria in Group Ten. Despite this, Algeria qualified for the play-off stage as one of the top eight third-placed teams from their groups.
Bektic's Mutual Agreement Departure
In a formal statement, the Algerian Football Federation announced that the contractual relationship between them and national team coach Vladimir Bektic and his technical staff had ended based on mutual agreement. At 62 years old, Bektic took over coaching duties in February 2024, with his contract set to run until 2028.
Algeria's Future in African Qualifiers
Algeria is preparing for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers, which begin in September. The team will compete against Zambia, Togo, and Burundi in Group Nine.
