Algeria returned to training on Monday as head coach Vladimir Petkovic intensified preparations for the Greens’ FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32 showdown against Switzerland, with the squad completing its final session in Kansas before travelling to Canada.
The team resumed work at Rock Chalk Park at the University of Kansas in Lawrence after enjoying a scheduled rest day on Sunday following qualification for the knockout stage.
Petkovic and his coaching staff supervised an afternoon session focused primarily on technical and tactical drills as Algeria fine-tuned their approach for Thursday’s decisive encounter.
Nearly the entire squad participated in the training session, with only forward Mohamed Amine Amoura unavailable for full group activities.
The Wolfsburg attacker continued to follow an individual recovery programme after sustaining an injury nearly a week ago. His fitness remains under close observation as Algeria prepare for the knockout phase.
Apart from Amoura, all available players took part in the session as preparations entered their final stage before the team’s departure.
Attention will now shift to Vancouver, where Algeria will continue their build-up ahead of one of the biggest matches of their World Cup campaign.
Riyad Mahrez and his teammates are scheduled to travel to the Canadian city on Tuesday before turning their full focus to Switzerland.
The Round of 32 encounter will be played on Thursday, July 2, at 8:00 p.m. local time in Vancouver, corresponding to Friday, July 3, at 4:00 a.m. Algerian time.
Monday’s session marked Petkovic’s final opportunity to work with the squad in Kansas before relocating to Canada for the knockout rounds.
Having successfully progressed beyond the group stage, Algeria are now determined to arrive in Vancouver fully prepared as they seek to extend their World Cup journey.
With tactical preparations continuing and almost the entire squad available for selection, the Greens will look to carry their momentum into the Round of 32 against a Swiss side expected to provide a stern test.
