Summary
The team finished as one of the best eight third‑placed sides but lost 2‑0 to Switzerland.
Following the tournament, the Algerian Football Federation and coach Petkovic mutually agreed to terminate the contract.
Key Points
3 points1
Algeria advanced to the knockout stage as a third‑placed qualifier.
2
Switzerland defeated Algeria 2‑0, ending their World Cup run.
3
Petkovic’s tenure as head coach concluded after the competition.
New Words to Learn
7 wordscoach
the person who trains and leads the team
round of 32
the stage where 32 teams still play in the tournament
third‑placed
the team that finished in third spot in its group
tournament
a competition with many teams playing games
FIFA
the world organization that runs the soccer World Cup
knockout stage
the part of the competition where teams play single games and the loser leaves
mutually
both sides agreed together
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