Algeria extends national team coach Vladimir Petkovic before departing for US and start of World Cup

KANSAS CITY (USA): (Jun 6) Vladimir Petkovic has signed an extension to remain as coach of the Algerian national team through July 2028, the country’s soccer federation announced shortly before its departure Sunday for the United States and the start of the World Cup.

The extension comes four days after the Desert Foxes beat the Netherlands 1-0 in a friendly in Rotterdam, and just ahead of a final World Cup tune-up against Bolivia on Wednesday night.

Algeria will play its opening match at the World Cup against defending champion Argentina on June 16 at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri.