Petkovic: We Will Celebrate Qualification First.. and I Know the Swiss National Team Well

The coach of the Algerian national team, Vladimir Petkovic, expressed his great happiness at "The Greens" qualifying for the round of 32 in the 2026 World Cup by drawing with Austria, with three goals each. He emphasized that the coaching staff and players will enjoy this achievement before quickly returning to the work atmosphere and preparing for the upcoming match against his home country, Switzerland.

Petkovic said in his statements following the thrilling draw against Austria: "We will first enjoy this qualification, then quickly return to preparation and work," noting that he has a good understanding of the Swiss national team, adding: "I have a good knowledge of the Swiss team, and I understand their style of play and organization."

The Swiss coach emphasized that his project with the Algerian national team is based on building a team with character and a competitive mentality, explaining: "I am trying to build a national team with a strong mentality and a personality capable of competing in the advanced stages."

In his discussion about facing Austria, Petkovic emphasized that his team entered the match with the goal of winning, saying: "We entered the game to win, and we implemented a meticulously planned tactical strategy," before concluding his remarks by saying: "In the end, it was football that decided this encounter."