Algeria's national football team coach Vladimir Petkovic has signed a contract extension with the Algerian Football Federation (FAF), just weeks before the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The announcement was made on June 8, 2026, according to FAF officials.
Petkovic, who took over as head coach in March 2024, has led Algeria to qualify for the World Cup in North America. The extension ensures his leadership through the tournament and beyond, though specific contract terms were not disclosed.
The 62-year-old Swiss-Bosnian coach previously managed the Swiss national team and guided them to the quarterfinals of Euro 2020. He replaced Djamel Belmadi after Algeria's early exit from the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations.
Algeria is drawn in Group H for the 2026 World Cup alongside Portugal, South Korea, and New Zealand. The team will begin their campaign on June 14, 2026, against Portugal.
