Switzerland advances to World Cup round of 16 after defeating Algeria 2-0
ESPN Soccer • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 3, 2026, 6:15 AM
Last updated Jul 3, 2026
Switzerland secured qualification for the World Cup round of 16 with a 2-0 victory over Algeria on July 3, 2026. Breel Embolo opened the scoring in the 10th minute after a brilliant run from Johan Manzambi, while Ndoye doubled the lead just after halftime. Despite a chance for Riyad Mahrez, Algeria struggled to make an impact and could not respond. Switzerland's tactical solidity proved effective against Algeria's reliance on individual plays. The Swiss team will face the winner of the Colombia versus Ghana match in the next round.
- •Embolo scored the opening goal in the 10th minute.
- •Ndoye added a second goal early in the second half.
- •Switzerland will face the winner of Colombia vs. Ghana next.
- •Mahrez retires from international football after Algeria's exit.
- •Algeria managed only a few chances throughout the match.
- 8:45 AMESPN Soccer — Switzerland eliminate Algeria to progress to R16
- 6:15 AMYahoo Sports — 🎯 Embolo and Ndoye send Swiss into last 16! Algeria 2-0, Mahrez out 🔚
"Switzerland finally breaks the curse and secures qualification for the World Cup round of 16. Against Algeria, Murat Yakin’s men won convincingly thanks to the usual Embolo (10') and a second goal e...
"Breel Embolo and Dan Ndoye both scored and Switzerland advanced to the Round of 16.
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External links- ESPN SoccerJul 3, 2026, 8:45 AMSwitzerland eliminate Algeria to progress to R16
Breel Embolo and Dan Ndoye both scored and Switzerland advanced to the Round of 16.
- Yahoo SportsJul 3, 2026, 6:15 AM🎯 Embolo and Ndoye send Swiss into last 16! Algeria 2-0, Mahrez out 🔚
Switzerland finally breaks the curse and secures qualification for the World Cup round of 16. Against Algeria, Murat Yakin’s men won convincingly thanks to the usual Embolo (10') and a second goal e...
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