Vladimir Petković leaves Algeria head coach position following World Cup exit
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 3, 2026, 8:44 PM
Last updated Aug 3, 2026
Vladimir Petković is no longer the head coach of the Algeria national team, as confirmed by the Algerian Football Federation. This announcement comes one month after Algeria's elimination from the World Cup in the round of 16 against Switzerland. Petković, who extended his contract before the tournament, spent 29 months in charge. The separation was described as a mutual agreement amid disappointing World Cup results.
- •Petković announced as Algeria coach departure on August 3, 2026.
- •Team eliminated by Switzerland (2-0) in the World Cup last 16.
- •Petković had extended his contract prior to the World Cup.
- •He spent 29 months in charge of the national team.
- 8:44 PMYahoo Sports — 🚨 Official: Vladimir Petković is no longer Algeria boss
"Exactly one month after the Greens were eliminated by Switzerland...The Algerian Football Federation officially announced on Monday evening that Vladimir Petković is leaving his position as head coac...
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