FK Partizan · UEFA Europa Conference League · Midfielder · #21 · Serbia · 21 yrs
Mihajlo Petković plays as a midfielder for FK Partizan. Mihajlo Petković is a represents Serbia, 21 years old, midfielder, currently at FK Partizan. Mihajlo Petković wears shirt number 21 for FK Partizan. Mihajlo Petković was born in Serbia on 2004-05-27. Mihajlo Petković's Sportra profile tracks season statistics across UEFA Europa Conference League, Cup, UEFA U19 Championship - Qualification, Friendlies Clubs, and other leagues. Mihajlo Petković's page brings together career clubs, trophies, injury history, multi-competition stats, and related news headlines. On Sportra you can explore Mihajlo Petković season statistics, transfer history, trophies, injury updates, and related news across every competition tracked in the profile.
| Date | Type | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-29 | Return from loan |  Novi Pazar NOV |  FK Partizan PAR |
| 2025-12-30 | Return from loan | Novi Pazar NOV | FK Partizan PAR |
| 2025-07-02 | Loan | FK Partizan PAR | Novi Pazar NOV |
Despite only handing Vladimir Petkovic a contract extension before the World Cup, Algeria have decided to part ways with their head coach. The post Algeria part ways with head coach Petkovic after World Cup campaign appeared first on SoccerNews.
Algeria find themselves at the 2026 World Cup eager to get past the Round of 16 and set a new historic mark for the nation. Algeria have punched their ticket to the knockout rounds of the 2026 World Cup, advancing as one of the tournament’s best third-placed teams and setting up a Round of 32 date with Switzerland in Vancouver. It’s a step that puts the Desert Foxes within reach of matching the finest run in their World Cup history. This year’s tournament marks Algeria‘s fifth appearance at a World Cup, following prior trips in 1982, 1986, 2010, and 2014. The North African side didn’t make its debut until Spain ’82, and a 12-year gap separates this campaign from its last appearance in Brazil. Algeria’s path through Group J in 2026 was a rollercoaster. Vladimir Petkovic’s men opened with a 3-0 defeat to defending champions Argentina, bounced back with a 2-1 win over tournament debutants Jordan, and then survived a wild 3-3 draw with Austria in their closing match, a result that was enough to send them through on goal difference among the third-placed teams. Algeria’s best World Cup campaign Algeria’s finest World Cup showing came in 2014, when they became just the fourth African nation ever to reach the Round of 16. That marked their last appearance on the biggest stage, and in this edition they’ll look to make a statement and surpass their own mark. Algeria National Team during 2014 World Cup in Brazil. (Getty Images) Vahid Halilhodzic’s side opened that tournament with a heavy 4-1 loss to Belgium, but responded in style, thrashing South Korea 4-2 in a game that made them the first African team ever to score four goals in a single World Cup match. A tense 1-1 draw with Russia in the finale was enough to send Algeria through to the knockouts for the first time in their history. Their run ended in the Round of 16, where they pushed Germany all the way to extra time before falling 2-1. Algeria’s overall World Cup record Algeria have appeared in four completed World Cups prior to this year’s tournament, reaching the knockout stage on just one occasion. Including their ongoing 2026 campaign (before the Round of 32 game vs Switzerland), Algeria have played 16 World Cup matches all-time, winning 4, drawing 4, and losing 8, scoring 18 goals while conceding 26.
Despite arriving at the 2026 World Cup with many doubts, Algeria managed to be highly competitive, qualifying as one of the best third-placed teams. However, they have dropped positions in the FIFA Men's World Ranking just before facing Switzerland. Algeria have managed to impress with their performances at the 2026 World Cup. Vladimir Petković’s team advanced to the knockout stage as one of the best third-placed teams. With their great pace on the wings, they break through opposing defenses, creating space and getting into the penalty area. Despite their strong performances, they have dropped places in the FIFA Men’s World Ranking just before facing Switzerland in the Round of 32. According to the FIFA Men’s World Ranking, Algeria are ranked 29th place with 1576.80 points. They have lost one position in the ranking due to their loss to Argentina and draw to Austria. However, they have managed to significantly improve their international standing compared to their 103rd position in June 2008. However, they have yet to match their highest-ever ranking, which was 15th in November of 2014. Despite its strength, Vladimir Petković’s team is at a clear disadvantage in the rankings compared to Switzerland. Murat Yakin’s team are ranked 16th with 1,676.00 points, having gained three places. While they are not among the top contenders, they have impressed offensively, with Johan Manzambi delivering magnificent performances. However, their main challenge will be in front of goal, as Breel Embolo needs to shine once again. With Riyad Mahrez and Houssem Aouar on the wings, Algeria would look to exploit the space behind Switzerland’s defense. As two truly game-changing talents, they could attract defenders and create space in the back line. With this in mind, Ibrahim Maza and Amine Gouiri could take advantage of those openings and look to score. Although they are not a team that dominates possession, they can be very dangerous on the counterattack. Nabil Bentaleb of Algeria. Algeria’s defense could be its biggest weakness against Switzerland Algeria have established as one of the tournament’s best attacking teams. With their midfielders and wingers, they are very effective at dominating matches on the counterattack. Despite this, they have serious defensive issues, which led them to concede goals in every match of the group stage. Against an opponent like Switzerland, they could end up suffering greatly because of their lack of defensive solidity. Unlike Switzerland, Algeria’s midfield and defensive structure do not stand out very much. As they are not very effective at winning the ball back and leave several spaces, they tend to concede many goals. In addition, Ruben Vargas and Dan Ndoye usually excel at dribbling and creating space, so Vladimir Petković’s team could struggle significantly. Because of this, Ramy Bensebaini and Aïssa Mandi will need to deliver their best performances.
Review Algeria's official FIFA World Ranking, coefficient points, and the live Group J standings ahead of their 2026 World Cup decider against Austria. Arrowhead Stadium is about to host an absolute pressure cooker. With Argentina already cruising through to the next round of the 2026 World Cup, the math left behind in Group J between Algeria and Austria has transformed tonight’s finale into a straight-up elimination match. Amid this tense mathematical reality, Algeria is holding firm at 29th in the FIFA Men’s World Ranking with a coefficient baseline of 1,575.64 points, positioning themselves as a dangerous, top-tier threat out of the African continent. To punch their ticket to the Round of 32, the Desert Warriors must solve a highly disciplined European roadblock. Austria sits just a few steps ahead at 22nd globally, commanding 1,599.99 points. This razor-thin margin of only seven places on the global leaderboard confirms what tape already shows: these two squads are almost identical in quality. Group J: Who holds the edge? Both teams head into tonight’s simultaneous kickoff with mirrored 1-1 records after trading blowouts against Jordan and absorbing defeats to Argentina. However, the current tiebreaker rules put the ball firmly in Algeria’s court to make the aggressive first move, as a draw will not be enough. The group layout ahead of the final whistle illustrates the exact stakes: CountryFIFA RankPointsGoal differenceArgentina2nd6+5Austria22nd30Algeria29th3-2Jordan72nd0-3 Because Austria holds a superior goal difference (0 to Algeria’s -2), a stalemate favors the Europeans. Vladimir Petković knows his Algerian squad cannot afford to play for a conservative point; they must actively hunt a victory to leapfrog their opponents on the live table. Historical volatility Algeria’s current presence in the global top 30 represents a steady stabilization period. The Fennecs historically hit rock bottom in June 2008 when a severe dry spell saw them plummet to 103rd in the world. On the flip side, their golden era following the 2014 World Cup propelled them to a historic all-time peak of 15th globally. Tonight’s match also carries significant weight for future tournament seeding. Because the FIFA algorithm highly rewards teams that defeat higher-ranked European opposition in tournament settings, an Algerian victory would trigger a massive coefficient point windfall, likely pushing them right to the edge of the world’s top 20.
With Argentina already securing first place and Jordan eliminated, the battle for the remaining qualification places will be settled by the final result between these evenly matched sides. Algeria and Austria head into their decisive 2026 World Cup Group J showdown with everything still on the line after each collected three points from their opening two matches. With Argentina already securing first place and Jordan eliminated, the battle for the remaining qualification places will be settled by the final result between these evenly matched sides. The final Group J encounter at Arrowhead Stadium carries enormous significance, with both Algeria and Austria knowing their World Cup future depends on the final whistle. Austria currently sits second thanks to a superior goal difference, while Algeria occupies third despite matching its opponent’s three-point tally. The fixture also revives memories of one of the World Cup’s most controversial moments. The nations last met at the 1982 World Cup, where Austria won 2-0 before becoming involved in the infamous “Disgrace of Gijon,” a result that ultimately led FIFA to introduce simultaneous kickoffs during the final group-stage matches. Algeria recovered impressively after a heavy opening defeat to Argentina by defeating Jordan 2-1, showing resilience and tactical flexibility under Vladimir Petkovic. Riyad Mahrez once again emerged as the creative heartbeat of the side, while Amine Gouiri and Nadhir Benbouali provided the goals that revived Algeria’s qualification hopes. PositionTeamW-D-LGDPTS1.Argentina2-0-0+562.Austria1-0-1033.Algeria1-0-1-234.Jordan0-0-2-30 Austria also arrives after mixed results, opening with a convincing victory over Jordan before suffering defeat against Argentina. Ralf Rangnick’s side remains one of the tournament’s most organized teams, relying on aggressive pressing, midfield intensity, and experienced leaders such as Marcel Sabitzer, Konrad Laimer, and David Alaba. What happens if Algeria wins and Austria loses? An Algerian victory changes everything immediately. Algeria moves to six points and finishes second in Group J, securing automatic qualification to the Round of 32. Luca Zidane of Algeria. Austria, meanwhile, drops to third and must wait for results elsewhere to confirm if they qualify as one of the best third-placed teams. The win also reshapes the knockout bracket, likely sending Algeria toward a clash with a top Group H winner. This outcome represents Algeria’s cleanest path forward, removing all uncertainty and avoiding reliance on goal difference or external results. What happens in case of a draw between Algeria and Austria? A draw creates the most complicated but fascinating scenario. Both teams finish on four points, but Austria retains second place due to their superior goal difference. Marcel Sabitzer of Austria Austria qualify as runners-up, while Algeria finish third but remain strong contenders for knockout qualification as best third-placed side. The numbers suggest four points is usually enough to progress, making this a relatively safe outcome for both. This scenario also revives historical echoes of cautious football between nations with shared incentives, where game control matters more than ambition in the final minutes. What happens if Austria wins and Algeria loses? A defeat places Algeria in serious danger. It remains on three points and drops firmly into third place with a negative goal difference, leaving its qualification hopes dependent on other groups. Riyad Mahrez of Algeria. Austria would climb to six points and comfortably secure second place. Algeria’s campaign would then hinge on whether its record is strong enough to rank among the best third-placed teams across the tournament. In most projections, a loss would likely end Algeria’s World Cup journey unless other results fall perfectly in their favor.
Algeria have reportedly filed a formal complaint with FIFA, demanding a retrospective red card for Lionel Messi during Argentina’s opening match victory. Lionel Messi enjoyed a historic night during Argentina’s 2026 World Cup opener, netting a spectacular hat trick to spark a dominant 3-0 shutout against Algeria. However, the African nation firmly believes the Argentine captain shouldn’t have finished the match on the pitch. According to prominent Algerian outlets TSA and Compétition, citing official federation sources, the Algerian Football Federation (FAF) has reportedly launched a formal protest with FIFA. The complaint heavily targets the on-field officiating of Polish referee Szymon Marciniak and the bunker VAR team. The primary point of friction stems from a controversial sequence in the 32nd minute. The FAF argues Messi committed a send-off-worthy offense when his studs caught the calf of defender Aissa Mandi on a challenge. Marciniak whistle-blew the foul but declined to flash a card or halt play for a formal VAR review, instantly triggering massive debates across sports media. Weighing in on the controversy, soccer icon Thierry Henry contested the idea of a red card. While acknowledging heavy contact, Henry noted that Messi clearly intended to play the ball rather than malicious intent, validating the referee’s decision to bypass an ejection. To all the clowns asking for a Red here, the magnitude of contact is insufficient to call it a outright violent actThis is more of a yellow card offence, but the VAR cannot ask for issuance of a card until it’s the 2nd yellow card check Asking Messi fans to spread the fact🤝 https://t.co/KGaRQsYGmo pic.twitter.com/pwae8GRuAD— 🔟 (@Newcastle_99) June 17, 2026 Algeria protest second flashpoint The Messi incident isn’t the only grievance the FAF has raised against Marciniak’s crew. Algerian officials contend that the refereeing team missed another crucial call that completely altered the trajectory of the match. The secondary protest focuses on a 74th-minute collision involving Alexis Mac Allister. The Algerians argue the Liverpool midfielder intentionally caught Ibrahim Maza in the face with an elbow and claim he should have received a straight red card for violent conduct. What’s next for Algeria? Despite the administrative uproar, Vladimir Petkovic’s squad faces a grueling uphill battle in Group J. With zero points on the board, the FAF knows that dropped points in their next fixture will effectively extinguish their dreams of reaching the knockout stage. Algeria will look to salvage their tournament when they face Jordan on Tuesday, June 24, in a high-pressure, must-win battle between two sides fighting for survival after opening-day defeats.
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