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Switzerland Meets Algeria in Round of 32

7/3/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Switzerland meets Algeria in the round of 32 on July 2, 2026, 11 p.m. ET in Vancouver.
Switzerland topped Group B unbeaten with seven points and seven goals.
Algeria qualified from Group J after a 3-0 loss, a 2-1 win and a 3-3 draw, seeking its first knockout win since 2014.
FanDuel lists Switzerland –105, Algeria +340 and draw +210, which accompany Jon Eimer’s 2-1 Swiss win prediction and an over 2.5-goal line at +115.

History

Historical Context

Algeria’s lone World Cup knockout appearance came in 2014, when they advanced past the group stage before falling to Germany, and they have not recorded a knockout win since. Switzerland, a UEFA side, collected seven points and scored seven goals in Group B at Qatar 2022. Both teams now meet in Vancouver 2026, the first World Cup match for Algeria since 2014.

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Story summary

Switzerland meets Algeria in the round of 32 on July 2, 2026, 11 p.m. ET in Vancouver.
Switzerland topped Group B unbeaten with seven points and seven goals.
Algeria qualified from Group J after a 3-0 loss, a 2-1 win and a 3-3 draw, seeking its first knockout win since 2014.
FanDuel lists Switzerland –105, Algeria +340 and draw +210, which accompany Jon Eimer’s 2-1 Swiss win prediction and an over 2.5-goal line at +115.

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