The Algeria national football team is defending its goalkeeper, Lukas Zidane, after the loss to Argentina in the World Cup 2026. Vladimir Petkovic, the team's coach, said he has full confidence in Zidane's abilities. Petkovic added that everyone has the right to make mistakes. Zidane faced criticism after the 3-0 loss to Argentina in the opening round of the group stage. Petkovic said on the sidelines of the match against Jordan on Monday in the second round of the group stage of the 2026 World Cup in the United States, Canada, and Mexico that he has full confidence in Zidane's abilities. Petkovic ignored another question about the criticism, saying he doesn't read anything and doesn't have any social media accounts. Before the crucial match against Jordan, there are rumors that striker Mohamed Amoura may miss the game. Petkovic commented on this, saying he can't confirm it yet. The team still has one training session left, and he won't be able to say anything about it until tomorrow. The Algeria national football team is looking to win against Jordan in the second round of the group stage. The team will play the match against Jordan on Monday in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. The match is expected to be a tough one for the Algerian team, but they are determined to get the three points. The team's coach, Petkovic, is confident in his team's abilities and is preparing them for the challenge ahead.
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Algeria national football team defends goalkeeper
Algeria national football team defends goalkeeper Lukas Zidane after loss to Argentina in World Cup 2026
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