The Algeria national football team needs to make changes after losing to Argentina in the 2026 World Cup. The team suffered a heavy 0-3 defeat in the first round of the group stage. Coach Vladimir Petkovic had a tough experience with the team during January in the African Nations Cup quarterfinals, where he failed to overcome the obstacle of Nigeria with a score of 0-2. Petkovic needs to make changes to the starting lineup before facing the second round of the World Cup against Jordan. The duo of Hicham Boudaoui and Nabil Bentaleb is a weak point in the midfield, as they were unable to perform their tactical roles on both defensive and offensive levels. The team needs a strong striker with the characteristics of Islam Slimani or Baghdad Bounedjah in major matches, and Nabil Ben Bouali can be an ideal solution in the center-forward position. The team needs to rearrange the cards in the midfield by introducing new names and changing the way of playing. The team is looking for solutions to improve performance before facing the second round of the World Cup.