# Algeria restructures staff amid head coach search > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/jordan-football-world-cup-2026-preparation > Updated: 2026-08-13T10:28:00.000Z. Sources: 319. Developments: 29. Following the termination of Vladimir Petković’s contract on 3 August 2026, the Algerian Football Federation (FAF) has moved forward with a restructuring of the national team’s management. Petković, who held a record-breaking 2.24 points per game, departed after Algeria’s exit from the 2026 World Cup. The FAF cited a loss of “serenity, stability and confidence” in the partnership. To manage the transition, FAF President Walid Sadi has reached an agreement in principle with Moussa Saïb to serve as general manager, overseeing administrative and managerial aspects. Additionally, former national team captain Antar Yahia has officially signed as an assistant coach. The search for a permanent head coach has expanded. While Spanish coaches Félix Sánchez and Rafael Benítez were previously considered, Belgian manager Tom Saintfiet has emerged as a new option following a technical college meeting. Saintfiet’s extensive experience coaching across Africa and his ability to communicate in French and English are noted as potential advantages. Other candidates under evaluation include Tom Saintfiet, Félix Sánchez, and Rafael Benítez, alongside two confidential candidates from Portugal and Italy. The federation continues its recruitment process to find a successor. ## Timeline ### 2026-08-13: Algerian Football Federation restructures national team staff The Algerian Football Federation is restructuring its national team staff, appointing Moussa Saïb as general manager and Anthar Yahia as assistant coach while searching for a new head coach. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/algerian-football-federation-restructures-national-team-staff ### 2026-08-11: Algeria restructures national football team leadership Algeria is restructuring its national football team leadership, appointing Antar Yahia as interim coach and Moussa Saïb as team manager to stabilize the squad during a transitional period. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/algeria-restructures-national-football-team-leadership ### 2026-08-04: Algerian Football Federation ends contract with coach Vladimir Petkovic Algeria’s football federation ended coach Vladimir Petkovic’s contract after a record‑breaking tenure and a World Cup round‑of‑16 exit, citing loss of confidence and beginning a search for a replacement. 6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/algerian-football-federation-ends-contract-with-coach-vladimir-petkovic ### 2026-08-02: Algeria football federation ends contract with coach Vladimir Petković Algeria’s FA ends Vladimir Petković’s contract after the World Cup exit, pays three‑month severance, and starts a search for a new coach, with a Spanish candidate favored and Saudi interest reported. 21 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/algerian-football-federation-ends-contract-with-coach-vladimir-petkovi ### 2026-07-25: Algeria's coach Vladimir Petkovic faces staff overhaul and foreign interest Algerian coach Vladimir Petkovic stays on after accepting new FAF terms, losing his foreign staff, while three other national teams show interest in hiring him. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/algerias-coach-vladimir-petkovic-faces-staff-overhaul-and-foreign-interest ### 2026-07-22: Algeria's Football Federation Looks for New Coach as Petkovic's Future Falters Algeria's FA weighs Spanish coaches and Hervé Renard as Petkovic's future grows uncertain after the 2026 World Cup, while defender Rafik Belghali's market value surges. 8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/algerias-fa-evaluates-vladimir-petkovics-tenure-and-possible-spanish-successors ### 2026-07-18: Algerian Football Federation weighs staff overhaul after World Cup exit Algeria's football federation is reshuffling staff after a World Cup loss, debating whether to fire assistant Davide Morandi without pay and how to handle coach Vladimír Petkovic's costly contract. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/algerian-football-federation-weighs-staff-overhaul-after-world-cup-exit ### 2026-07-15: Algerian Football Federation Retains Coach Vladimir Petkovic through 2028, Overhauls Staff Algeria's FA extended coach Vladimir Petkovic's contract to 2028, praised his AFCON and World Cup progress, dismissed assistant Morandi, appointed Antar Yahia, and after a round‑of‑16 World Cup exit he blamed + 8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/algeria-coach-vladimir-petkovic-blames-players-after-world-cup-2026-exit ### 2026-07-13: Algerian FA debates future of coach Vladimir Petkovic Algeria's football federation is weighing changes to push coach Vladimir Petkovic out, while former player Djamel Benlamri warns the crisis is rooted in deeper structural problems. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/algerian-fa-debates-future-of-coach-vladimir-petkovic ### 2026-07-10: Algeria football federation reviews coach Vladimir Petkovic's future post‑World Cup Algeria's football federation has sent coach Vladimir Petkovic’s case to a technical panel after the 2026 World Cup round‑of‑16 exit, indicating he may remain in post. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/algeria-football-federation-reviews-coach-vladimir-petkovics-future-postworld-cup ### 2026-07-06: Algeria's Fennecs confront coaching uncertainty after World Cup exit Algeria's Fennecs, out after a 0‑2 loss to Switzerland, are exploring hiring Eric Chelle as coach while defender Aissa Mandi hints at future decisions. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/algerias-fennecs-confront-coaching-uncertainty-after-world-cup-exit ### 2026-07-06: Bosnia staff honored, Algeria coach dismissed after World Cup 2026 Bosnia’s football director praised behind‑the‑scenes staff after the World Cup debut, while Algeria moves to sack coach Vladimir Petković over a €5 million contract dispute following the same tournament. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/bosnia-staff-honored-algeria-coach-dismissed-after-world-cup-2026 ### 2026-07-04: Algeria appoints Antar Yahia as national team coach after World Cup exit Algeria lost 2‑0 to Switzerland in the 2026 World Cup round of 16, prompting coach Vladimir Petkovic’s resignation. The federation has appointed former international Antar Yahia as the new coach to lead theteam 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/algeria-coach-petkovic-faces-calls-to-quit-after-world-cup-loss-to-switzerland ### 2026-07-03: Vladimir Petkovic to resign as Algeria coach after World Cup exit Algeria’s 0‑2 World Cup loss to Switzerland prompted coach Vladimir Petkovic to resign, with the FAF planning an amicable contract termination and a new coach search. 7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/algeria-eliminated-from-world-cup-2026-after-2-1-loss-to-switzerland ### 2026-06-24: Algeria could face Egypt in 2026 World Cup knockout stage Algeria can still qualify for the 2026 World Cup round of 16, potentially meeting group‑winner Egypt, while Egypt seeks a win over Iran to secure top spot in Group G. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/algeria-could-face-egypt-in-2026-world-cup-knockout-stage ### 2026-06-24: Jordanian team leaves sweets and gifts in San Francisco locker room after debut World Cup Jordan’s debut at the 2026 World Cup ended with a locker‑room gift of sweets and memorabilia in San Francisco, earning FIFA’s praise and social‑media buzz. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/jordanian-team-leaves-sweets-and-gifts-in-san-francisco-locker-room-after-debut-world-cup ### 2026-06-24: Algeria-Jordan World Cup 2026 Match Sparks Violence and Fatal Crowd Incident Algeria’s 2-1 win over Jordan sparked a violent clash in Doha with 25 arrests and a deadly crowd surge in Amman, while Jordan’s king publicly praised his team. 9 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/germany-protests-fifa-draw-while-algeria-prepares-for-decisive-world-cup-2026-clash ### 2026-06-23: One dead, eight injured in crowd crush after Jordan‑Algeria World Cup match in Amman One person died and eight were injured in a crowd crush in Amman after the Algeria‑Jordan World Cup match; authorities are investigating the cause. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/one-dead-eight-injured-in-crowd-crush-after-jordanalgeria-world-cup-match-in-amman ### 2026-06-23: Algeria defeats Jordan 2-1, keeps World Cup hopes alive Algeria came from behind to beat Jordan 2-1 in the World Cup, keeping its knockout hopes alive; Jordan left a thank‑you note and sweets in the locker room after their exit. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/algeria-defeats-jordan-to-stay-in-world-cup-2026-contention ### 2026-06-23: Algeria defeats Jordan 2-1 to stay alive in World Cup group Algeria overturned Jordan 2-1 in a World Cup group game, preserving its knockout hopes, while other group matches were aired on DAZN. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/algeria-defeats-jordan-2-1-to-stay-alive-in-world-cup-group ### 2026-06-23: Algeria defeats Jordan 2-1 to stay alive for World Cup 2026 knockout stage Algeria came from 1‑0 down to beat Jordan 2‑1 in Group J, keeping round‑of‑16 hopes alive; Mbappé marked his 100th World Cup match with a brace, reaching 16 finals goals. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/algeria-defeats-jordan-2-1-to-stay-alive-for-world-cup-2026-knockout-stage ### 2026-06-23: Algeria defeats Jordan 2-1 in World Cup 2026 group match Algeria beat Jordan 2-1 in the World Cup 2026 group stage, earning three points and staying in contention, while Jordan exits with zero points. 7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/algeria-defeats-jordan-2-1-in-world-cup-2026-group-match ### 2026-06-23: Jordan and Algeria clash in World Cup 2026 Group J match in Santa Clara, USA Jordan faces Algeria in a 2026 World Cup Group J match on 23 June in Santa Clara, USA, after opening‑game losses; line‑ups feature Ali Olwan and Riyad Mahrez, broadcast on Globo, SporTV and Cazé TV. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/jordan-and-algeria-clash-in-world-cup-2026-group-j-match-in-santa-clara-usa ### 2026-06-22: Jordan and Algeria to clash in 2026 World Cup Group J match Jordan faces Algeria in a Group J World Cup match on June 22, 2026 at Levi’s Stadium, streamed on FS1/Telemundo and via DIRECTV, Fubo, Sling, Peacock. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/jordan-and-algeria-to-clash-in-2026-world-cup-group-j-match ### 2026-06-22: Jordan and Algeria to clash in World Cup 2026 Group J Jordan and Algeria meet on 23 June at Levi's Stadium in the World Cup 2026 Group J opener, both needing their first points after defeats to Austria and Argentina; Romanian referee Istvan Kovács will also overse 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/jordan-and-algeria-to-clash-in-world-cup-2026-group-j ### 2026-06-22: Jordan‑Algeria World Cup 2026 match draws massive fan crowds, fatal crush in Amman Jordan and Algeria met at Levi’s Stadium for the 2026 World Cup, sparking huge fan gatherings in the US and Jordan; a crush in Amman left one dead and nine injured. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/jordan-and-algeria-to-meet-in-2026-world-cup-group-match ### 2026-06-21: Algeria Eliminates Jordan from 2026 World Cup Group Stage Algeria’s 2‑1 comeback win eliminates Jordan from the 2026 World Cup; France beat Iraq 3‑0 after rain delay, and Norway also advances. 52 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/2026-fifa-world-cup-group-stage-results-and-match-schedule ### 2026-06-21: Algeria defeats Jordan 2-1 to stay alive in World Cup 2026 Group J Algeria came from behind to beat Jordan 2‑1 in San Francisco, keeping knockout hopes alive and eliminating Jordan; goals by Al‑Rashdan, Benbouali and Gouiri. 94 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/algeria-beats-jordan-2-1-in-world-cup-group-match ### 2026-06-20: Jordan team readies for World Cup match vs Algeria in San Francisco Jordan's football squad, coached by Jamal Salami, is training and traveling to San Francisco for its June 23 World Cup group match against Algeria, part of Group 10 with Argentina and Austria. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/jordan-team-readies-for-world-cup-match-vs-algeria-in-san-francisco --- Cite as: Algeria restructures staff amid head coach search. 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