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

Vladimir Petkovic has signed a contract extension to remain the coach of the Algerian national team through July 2028, according to the country's soccer federation.

Kansas town embraces Algeria at the World Cup as the nation itself grapples with human rights record

It is difficult to pinpoint exactly when Algeria felt at home in the small college town home to the University of Kansas. Might have been when 500 people showed up at the airport to welcome its national team for the World Cup.

Embassy pens thank-you note to Lawrence for showing love to Algeria at World Cup

Lawrence's love for Algeria's World Cup team drew praise from the U.S. embassy in that nation.

Austria and Algeria draw 3-3 to advance to World Cup knockout round and send Iranians home

Iran would’ve advanced as one of the eight best third-place teams had Austria or Algeria won. But when Kalajdzic scored in stoppage time to tie the game, it meant Team Melli was eliminated.

Riyad Mahrez retires from the Algeria national team after World Cup elimination

VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) — Riyad Mahrez, a five-time Premier League winner, announced his retirement from international soccer following Algeria’s World Cup exit, a 2-0 defeat to Switzerland in the round of 32 on Thursday.

Algeria eliminates Jordan with second-half comeback at World Cup: Highlights

Algeria knocked off Jordan, 2-1, to keep alive hopes of advancing to the knockout rounds of the 2026 World Cup when the two squared off Monday night.