Switzerland secures place in Round of 16 by defeating Algeria 2-0
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 3, 2026, 4:56 AM
Last updated Jul 3, 2026
Switzerland advanced to the Round of 16 in the 2026 World Cup with a 2-0 victory over Algeria on Thursday. The Swiss opened the scoring early when Breel Embolo netted a goal in the 10th minute, assisted by Johan Manzambi's counter-attack. Just after the second half began, Dan Ndoye doubled the lead with a goal from the penalty area. Despite Algeria holding more possession, Switzerland capitalized on defensive errors and secured a third consecutive win, their first such achievement in World Cup history. They will face the winner of the Friday match between Colombia and Ghana.
- •Switzerland wins 2-0 against Algeria in Vancouver.
- •Embolo scores in the 10th minute to open the scoring.
- •Ndoye adds a second goal shortly after halftime.
- •The Swiss have now won three consecutive World Cup matches.
- •Switzerland will play the winner of Colombia vs. Ghana next.
- 4:57 AMYahoo Sports — Switzerland beat Algeria 2-0 to reach World Cup Round of 16 in style
- 4:56 AMYahoo Sports — World Cup 2026: Switzerland advances to Round of 16 with 2-0 win over Algeria
"Switzerland remain unbeaten at the 2026 World Cup and will face either Colombia or Ghana in the next game.
"Switzerland is still unbeaten at the 2026 World Cup.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 3, 2026, 4:57 AMSwitzerland beat Algeria 2-0 to reach World Cup Round of 16 in style
Switzerland remain unbeaten at the 2026 World Cup and will face either Colombia or Ghana in the next game.
- Yahoo SportsJul 3, 2026, 4:56 AMWorld Cup 2026: Switzerland advances to Round of 16 with 2-0 win over Algeria
Switzerland is still unbeaten at the 2026 World Cup.
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