Why Did Algeria FA Force Petkovic Out? The Algeria Football Federation forced Swiss coach Vladimir Petkovic to leave by mutual agreement after a string of disastrous results in the 2026 World Cup, where the team sits third with 4 points from 3 games (1 win, 1 draw, 1 loss) and a negative goal difference (5 scored, 7 conceded). ## What Were the Conditions Imposed on Petkovic? The Algeria FA demanded Petkovic spend 3 weeks in Algeria each month and overhaul his entire coaching staff-conditions the Swiss coach couldn’t meet.

Why Did Petkovic Agree to Leave? Despite the federation’s diplomatic statement, Petkovic was cornered by multiple pressures, leading him to accept termination in exchange for €480,000 in compensation.

Which Results Led to His Departure? Three catastrophic matches sealed Petkovic’s fate, including a 2-0 loss to Switzerland on July 3, 2026, along with poor form in the last five games (1 win, 2 draws, 2 losses).