Switzerland beat Algeria to secure first World Cup knockout win in 88 years

Switzerland vs Algeria; FIFA World Cup Round of 32 Switzerland vs Algeria. FIFA World Cup Round of 32. BC PlaceAttendance52,497. World Cup 2026: Switzerland 2-0 Algeria - Goals from Breel Embolo and Dan Ndoye secure first World Cup knockout win in 88 years Match report as Switzerland reached the last 16 with a 2-0 victory over Algeria in Vancouver; it is Switzerland's first World Cup knockout win in 88 years; goals from Breel Embolo and Dan Ndoye set up a meeting with either Colombia or Ghana in Vancouver on Tuesday Friday 3 July 2026 06:17, UK Switzerland finally ended their World Cup knockout hoodoo by beating Algeria 2-0 to set up a last-16 clash with either Colombia or Ghana. The Swiss, who have been eliminated in each of their past seven knockout games at the tournament, brought an end to 88 years of knockout pain as goals from Breel Embolo (10) and Nottingham Forest's Dan Ndoye (46) secured victory in Vancouver. - As it happened | Teams | Stats | Knockout bracket - World Cup day-by-day schedule | Latest: World Cup - Follow our World Cup coverage in the Sky Sports App Algeria had made a bright start to the game but they could not capitalise as Switzerland shackled former Man City star Riyad Mahrez Switzerland had a late opportunity to add to their tally but substitute Fabian Rieder inexplicably failed to convert from close range, but it was the only negative on what was a comfortable evening for Murat Yakin's side. Switzerland will now face the winner of the last 32 tie between Colombia and Ghana next Tuesday (kick off 9pm) in Vancouver. More to follow. The key moments from Vancouver... 10: GOAL! After Algeria's bright start, Manzambi's burst forward and cross set up Embolo for the Swiss opener. 46: GOAL! Switzerland made the perfect start to the half as Forest winger Ndoye's fine finish doubled the lead. 50: CHANCE! Mahrez's only real opportunity was blocked by his former Man City team-mate Manuel Aknaji. 81: MISS! Substitute Fabian Rieder missed an open goal as Wwitzerland missed the chance to add a third.