Algeria bids farewell to Petkovic and searches for a replacement After Switzerland's elimination in the round of 32 at the 2026 World Cup, Algeria decided to terminate the contract of Swiss coach Vladimir Petkovic, who led the team in 3 matches, securing 4 points (1 win, 1 draw, 1 loss). Now, the Algerian Football Association is searching for a new coach, setting three key conditions to ensure success in the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers. ## What are the main conditions for the new coach? Spanish football background The Algerian Federation plans to hire a Spanish coach, leveraging the recent successes of Spanish football. Lucas Alcaraz previously coached the team in 5 matches, but the results were not encouraging. High-level experience The Federation requires the new coach to have experience managing clubs and national teams to avoid repeating past mistakes. Effective communication After communication difficulties between Petkovic and the players, the Federation is focusing on a coach who can communicate effectively and is proficient in French. ## Why is this step important? Following a disappointing performance at the World Cup, Algeria aims to rebuild the team ahead of the qualifiers. With a record of 5 goals scored and 7 conceded in 3 matches, they need a coach who can improve performance. ## What is the next step? The Algerian Federation is expected to announce the new coach soon, with a focus on achieving results in the qualifiers.