Switzerland, Algeria and 2026 FIFA World Cup
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Switzerland have beaten Algeria in the World Cup round of 32 at BC Place, booking their spot in the last 16. The Swiss led at half-time after Johan Manzambi’s brilliant run teed up Breel Embolo for a close-range finish inside the opening 10 minutes.
Iran would’ve advanced as one of the eight best third-place teams had Austria or Algeria won. But when Kalajdzic scored in stoppage time to tie the game, it meant Team Melli was eliminated.
Team Algeria, which made Lawrence its home base and befriended the community, was knocked out of the tournament after losing 0-2 to Switzerland.
Switzerland march on at this World Cup. They recorded their third straight victory at the tournament to cruise into the last 16, defeating Algeria 2-0 in Vancouver with the minimum of fuss. Their win would have been even more convincing had Fabian Rieder scored an open goal late on,
Algeria will take on Switzerland in their Round of 32 knockout clash on Friday at BC Place, with both sides aiming to secure a place in the next stage of the tournament.Algeria, on the other hand,
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — Algeria scored off two corner kicks in the second half to rally from an early deficit and defeat Jordan 2-1 on Monday to bolster its chances of advancing to the knockout round of the World Cup.
Switzerland vs Algeria live score, updates, stats, lineups, and key moments from today's FIFA World Cup Round of 32 clash
It will be Switzerland in the Round of 16 of the 2026 World Cup after a 2-0 win over Algeria on Thursday. It's the fourth straight time the Swiss have reached the Round of 16, but they're still looking for their first quarterfinal appearance since hosting the tournament in 1954.
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VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) — Switzerland finally broke through with a win in a World Cup knockout match. Breel Embolo and Dan Ndoye both scored and the Swiss advanced to the round of 16 at the World Cup with a 2-0 victory over Algeria on Thursday night.
Riyad Mahrez has announced his retirement from international football after Algeria's 2-0 defeat to Switzerland in the 2026 World Cup Round of 32. The former Manchester City winger brings the curtain down on a distinguished 12-year international career that included AFCON glory and 119 caps.
