After the Algerian national football team officially secured its qualification for the 2026 World Cup finals, the players under coach Vladimir Bietkovic successfully closed the chapter of the qualifiers, opening a new phase titled serious preparation for the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations.

Swiss coach Bietkovic aims in the coming phase to establish a clear technical identity for the "Greens," based on a balance between defensive solidity and attacking efficiency, while maintaining the winning spirit that characterized the team during the qualifiers.

The upcoming period is expected to provide an opportunity to experiment with new tactical options and expand the competition within the squad, given the presence of a promising generation of emerging talents capable of adding value.

Bietkovic bets on mental stability and collective harmony as crucial factors in the optimal preparation for the "CAN," especially after the criticisms directed at the team's performance in the last two editions of the continental championship. The Algerian Football Federation is also expected to schedule a series of strong friendly matches to test readiness and address the shortcomings that appeared during the qualifiers.

The Swiss coach seems determined to write a new chapter in the history of Algerian football; after achieving the goal of qualifying for the World Cup, he now has his sights set on regaining the African title and restoring Algeria to the throne of the African continent.

Although the road to glory will not be strewn with roses, an atmosphere of optimism prevails within the national team, as the squad possesses a harmonious blend of experience and vitality, led by prominent stars such as Riyad Mahrez, Amin Guiri, and Ibrahim Maza, which raises ambitions to go far in the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations.