Algeria and Petkovic part ways by mutual agreement Algeria national team manager Vladimir Petkovic has reached a mutual agreement with the Algerian Football Federation to terminate his contract, paving the way for confirmation of the end of his tenure as head coach of 'Desert Warriors'. ## What happened? According to informed sources, both parties preferred an amicable termination of the contract to avoid any financial or legal disputes, agreeing to compensate Petkovic with a sum equivalent to three months' salary of €480,000. The Algerian Federation is expected to officially announce the decision once administrative procedures are completed. ## Why does it matter for Algeria? This decision comes just weeks after Petkovic's contract was extended until 2028, ahead of the 2026 World Cup, which was seen as a clear message of confidence in the coaching staff. However, after Algeria's disappointing World Cup performance, where they were eliminated in the round of 32 following a 2-0 loss to Switzerland, a new phase of debate began regarding the future of the Swiss manager. ## What's next? Meanwhile, the Algerian Federation's technical committee is preparing to review the CVs of several candidates to replace Petkovic, amid rumors that the federation is interested in hiring a coach from the Spanish school to lead the next phase. ## Algeria's current standing Currently, Algeria is third in the 2026 World Cup standings with 4 points from 3 matches, scoring 5 goals and conceding 7, resulting in a negative goal difference (-2). They lost their last two matches against Switzerland (2-0) and South Korea (1-0), but secured a victory over Morocco (2-1).