Algeria's coach Vladimir Petkovic faces staff overhaul and foreign interest

Algerian Football Federation (FAF) coach Vladimir Petkovic remains in charge despite intense speculation after the team's poor 2026 World Cup showing. Sources say three national teams—one African, one Asian and one European—have contacted Petkovic, weighing a possible move should he and the FAF part ways.

Petkovic has accepted new contractual terms imposed by the FAF, including a requirement to be in Algeria three weeks each month. In exchange, he retains his salary but will lose his foreign assistants. Reports indicate his overseas staff will depart, with locals such as Antar Yahia and Rafik Saifi likely to replace them. No official decision on Petkovic's future or a potential resignation has been announced.