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Algeria faces Switzerland in World Cup knockout match in Vancouver

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 1, 2026, 11:47 PM

Last updated Jul 1, 2026

Algeria faces Switzerland in World Cup knockout match in Vancouver
Summary

Algeria and Switzerland will meet in the round of 32 at the World Cup on Thursday in Vancouver, British Columbia. Algeria coach Vladimir Petkovic, who previously led Switzerland from 2014 to 2021, will face his former team. Algeria, making its first World Cup appearance since 2014, is aiming for its first knockout round victory after a thrilling 3-3 draw with Austria. Switzerland, which has advanced to the round of 16 in the last three World Cups, won Group B with a 2-1 victory over Canada. Both teams have emphasized the competitive nature of the match, with Petkovic focusing on his players' performance on the field.

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  • •Match scheduled for Thursday in Vancouver, British Columbia.
  • •Algeria aims for its first knockout round victory since 1986.
  • •Switzerland won Group B, last advancing to the round of 16 in 2018, 2022.
  • •Petkovic coached Switzerland until 2021 before leading Algeria.
  • •Algeria comes off a dramatic 3-3 draw with Austria.
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  • 11:47 PMYahoo Sports — Algeria coach will go up against his former team Switzerland in the World Cup knockout round
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Embolo and the Swiss will play against Algeria and their former coach on Thursday in Vancouver, British Columbia, when the two teams meet in the round of 32 at the World Cup. Petkovic coached Switzerland from July 2014 to 2021.

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