2026 World Cup: Algeria and Petkovic on alert after fiasco against Argentina

Author: afrik-foot.comPublished on: June 17, 2026Country: Algeria

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2026 World Cup: Algeria and Petkovic on alert after fiasco against Argentina

Algeria was humiliated 3-0 by Argentina and Lionel Messi in their return to the World Cup. Coach Vladimir Petkovic left Riyad Mahrez on the bench, a decision that backfired. Algeria had no shots on target and lacked pressing. Petkovic faces criticism and pressure.

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