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After defeating Algeria, Switzerland has advanced to the round of 16 and will compete in Vancouver. Shop World Cup tickets now:
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.
Breel Embolo and Dan Ndoye score as Switzerland advances with a 2-0 victory in Vancouver. The Swiss will meet the winner of Friday’s match between Colombia and Ghana next week.
Here is a look at which team Switzerland will play in the round of 16 and their potential path to making the World Cup final.
Everything you need to know ahead of Thursday’s FIFA World Cup Round of 32 showdown Switzerland looks to continue one of its strongest FIFA World Cup performances in recent memory when it faces Algeria on Thursday night in the final Round of 32 match of the day.
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,
Switzerland and Algeria go head-to-head in the Round of 32 in the 2026 World Cup on Thursday at 11 p.m. ET, creating one of the top opportunities to take advantage of the latest Kalshi promo code CBSSPORTS to get a $15 bonus after $15 worth of trades.
The 85th match of the 2026 World Cup sees two teams searching for debut World Cup knockout wins.
Switzerland's Breel Embolo scored an early goal against Algeria to take a 1-0 lead. 1 MIN AGO・FIFA Men's World Cup・1:52 WC - Switzerland vs. Algeria - 07/02/2026 FIFA Men's World Cup Switzerland FIFA
