Algeria parted ways with coach Vladimir ​Petkovic on Monday (August 3, 2026), despite the ‌Bosnian signing a contract extension ​before the World ⁠Cup where the team reached the last 32.

The 62-year-old took ‌the helm in February 2024 and renewed ‌his contract until 2028 ‌before ⁠the World Cup ⁠got underway.

"The Algerian Football Federation announce that their contractual relationship with ​the national ‌team head coach, Mr. Vladimir Petkovic, and his coaching staff has officially come ‌to an end today, ​on a mutual agreement between the two parties," ⁠the local soccer governing body said in a ‌statement.

Algeria made it to the round of 32 at the 48-team World Cup in North America as one of the best ‌eight third-placed teams, losing 2-0 ​to Switzerland.

They begin qualification for the 2027 Africa ⁠Cup of Nations in September, ⁠where they have been drawn in Group ‌I alongside Zambia, Togo and Burundi.