After a first notable stint on the sidelines of the Saudi selection between 2019 and 2023, Hervé Renard returned to Saudi Arabia in October 2024 after a stint as coach of the French women’s team. Linked to the Green Falcons until the end of the 2026 World Cup, the French technician is the subject of rumors about his future.
According to the Fennec FootballHervé Renard would be the priority of the Algerian Federation in the event of the premature departure of Vladimir Petkovic, under contract until 2026. This information should however be taken with a grain of salt since the Bosnian coach seems on course to stay, at least, until the next World Cup.
Despite the elimination of the Fennecs in the quarter-finals of the African Cup of Nations, Vladimir Petkovic was kept in his position, according to several sources. He was already preparing for the next event, the 2026 World Cup on the American continent, where Algeria will face Argentina, Austria and Jordan in the group stage.
Hervé Renard on the Algeria bench rather after the World Cup?
The specialized media specifies that “ the reflection around a possible replacement of Petkovic does not mean an immediate questioning of the work in progress, but rather an anticipation “. And Hervé Renard has the profile sought by the Algerian Federation.
“ His profile ticks many boxes: in-depth knowledge of African football, daily demands, management of major events and ability to unite around a clear objective”adds Fennec Football. As a reminder, Hervé Renard has already won the CAN twice, with Zambia and Ivory Coast.
