Back to today’s briefing

Story perspectives

Switzerland Beats Algeria 2-0, Advances to Round-of-16

7/3/2026

38 3 Full Breakdown

Summary

Switzerland Advances to R16

Switzerland beat Algeria 2-0 in Vancouver on Thursday, moving to the round of 16 as Algeria coach Vladimir Petkovic faced his old side.
Swiss winger Johan Manzambi (20) set up Breel Embolo for the 10th-minute opening goal.
Swiss winger Dan Ndoye scored the second goal early in the second half after a turnover.
Swiss captain Granit Xhaka completed 61 of 70 passes, won seven duels and drew five fouls.

Summary

Switzerland Wins

Switzerland recorded its first World Cup knockout-stage win since 1938.
The win began Switzerland’s first streak of three consecutive World Cup victories.
Switzerland set a team record by scoring in six straight World Cup matches.
Algeria stayed winless in World Cup knockouts and extended a nine-game conceding streak.
Algeria entered with a 23.9% win probability, a 26.6% draw chance, and faced Switzerland in their first competitive meeting.

1 of 2

Switzerland Advances to R16

Switzerland beat Algeria 2-0 in Vancouver on Thursday, moving to the round of 16 as Algeria coach Vladimir Petkovic faced his old side.
Swiss winger Johan Manzambi (20) set up Breel Embolo for the 10th-minute opening goal.
Swiss winger Dan Ndoye scored the second goal early in the second half after a turnover.
Swiss captain Granit Xhaka completed 61 of 70 passes, won seven duels and drew five fouls.

1 / 2