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Switzerland eliminates Algeria from 2026 World Cup in Round of 32

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Last updated Jul 3, 2026

Switzerland eliminates Algeria from 2026 World Cup in Round of 32

Summary

Switzerland secured a 2-0 victory over Algeria in the Round of 32 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup at BC Place in Vancouver. Goals from Breel Embolo and Dan Ndoye in the first and second halves, respectively, propelled Switzerland into the knockout stages. Algeria advanced from the group phase as third-place finishers in Group J but struggled against a disciplined Swiss side. Despite an encouraging start, the Desert Foxes faltered defensively, allowing Switzerland to control the match and maintain a clean sheet. Switzerland's next opponent in the Round of 16 will be determined shortly.

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By the Numbers

•Switzerland wins 2-0 against Algeria in Round of 32
•Embolo opens scoring, Ndoye adds a second goal
•Algeria finished third in Group J to reach knockout stage
•Riyad Mahrez substituted late without significant impact
•Switzerland maintains clean sheet and controls match

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Switzerland marched into the Round of 16 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup with a composed 2-0 victory over Algeria at BC Place in Vancouver, goals from Breel Embolo and Dan Ndoye doing the damage on either ...
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