What happened?
Reports from Algerian media outlets have announced that the Algerian Football Federation has reached a preliminary agreement with coach Vladimir Petković to terminate their contract by mutual consent, following the criticism that followed the team's exit from the 2026 World Cup.
Why it matters for Algeria?
Petković will receive a compensation equal to three months of his salary, while the Algerian Football Federation has not issued an official statement to confirm or deny these reports.
What comes next?
The agreement reportedly includes the departure of the entire coaching staff, with them receiving the same compensation, despite the federation having renewed Petković's contract until summer 2028 just weeks ago.
Currently
Currently, the Algerian national team finds itself in third place in the World Cup, with a 4-point gap from the leader, with 5 goals scored and 7 conceded, and 5 points behind the leader.
Last result
In the last match, the Algerian national team lost to Switzerland with a score of 2-0.
Last 5 matches
In the last 5 matches, the Algerian national team has won 1, drawn 2, and lost 2.
Currently
Currently, the Algerian national team finds itself in third place in the World Cup, with a 4-point gap from the leader, with 5 goals scored and 7 conceded, and 5 points behind the leader.
