Switzerland beat Algeria 2-0 to move into World Cup last 16
Key takeaways
- Switzerland secured their passage to the last 16 with a disciplined 2-0 victory over Algeria in Vancouver, with goals from Breel Embolo and Dan Ndoye proving decisive.
- Issued on: 03/07/2026 - 07:07Modified: 03/07/2026 - 07:22
- By: Mehdi BOUZOUINA Dan Ndoye #11 of Switzerland scores his team's second goal during the FIFA World Cup 2026 match between Switzerland and Algeria at BC Place Vancouver on July 2, 2026.
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Switzerland secured their passage to the last 16 with a disciplined 2-0 victory over Algeria in Vancouver, with goals from Breel Embolo and Dan Ndoye proving decisive. The Nati finally broke their curse in knockout football, while the Fennecs' tournament ended in disappointment after showing early promise.
Issued on: 03/07/2026 - 07:07Modified: 03/07/2026 - 07:22
By: Mehdi BOUZOUINA Dan Ndoye #11 of Switzerland scores his team's second goal during the FIFA World Cup 2026 match between Switzerland and Algeria at BC Place Vancouver on July 2, 2026. © Alex Grimm, AFP Switzerland defeated Algeria 2-0 in the round of 32 on Thursday evening in Vancouver, ending one of world football's longest curses as the Nati claimed their first knockout victory in decades.