Algeria: New Controversy Erupts with Vladimir Petkovic's Assistant

Davide Morandi, assistant to Algeria coach Vladimir Petkovic, was filmed supporting Switzerland in a fan zone during the 2026 World Cup quarterfinal against Argentina. This comes days after Switzerland eliminated Algeria in the round of 16 (2-0). Morandi, who is Swiss, had already been criticized for out-of-touch comments after the elimination and for congratulating Lionel Messi after an Algerian defeat. The technical staff is currently on leave, and neither Petkovic nor Morandi have returned to Algeria.