The Fennecs will see America this summer. Vladimir Petkovic’s men validated their ticket for the 2026 World Cup on October 9, after their great success over Somalia (3-0), in Oran, thanks to a double from Mohamed Amoura and a goal from Riyad Mahrez.
This will be Algeria’s fifth participation in a World Cup, after 1982 in Spain, 1986 in Mexico, 2010 in South Africa and 2014 in Brazil. “ We are very happy and proud of your qualification for the World Cup “, reacted Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune, and added: “ You have given back to all the Algerian people, inside the country and abroad, the taste for great joys. Many thanks to the Greens. »
A qualification that will pay off big for Riyad Mahrez and his partners. According to information collected by The Gazette du Fenneceach player who participated in the qualifiers will receive an envelope of 100,000 euros. A sum which will vary depending on the number of summons and minutes played during the campaign.
The jackpot for Petkovic
Coach Vladimir Petkovic will also be awarded a very nice reward. In accordance with his contract signed in February 2024 with the Algerian federation (FAF), the Swiss technician will receive a check for 500,000 euros for having qualified the Greens for the World Cup, which will take place from June 11 to July 19 in the United States, Mexico and Canada.
In addition, Algerian players will receive around 50,000 euros each for their qualification for the CAN, scheduled from December 21, 2025 to January 18, 2026. An amount that Valdimir Petkovic will also be granted. The former Bordeaux coach could even receive an additional 200,000 euros in the event of a continental coronation.
