Switzerland vs Algeria

Switzerland continued their quiet march through the 2026 FIFA World Cup, beating Algeria 2-0 at BC Place in Vancouver to extend their unbeaten run to ten consecutive matches. Breel Emboli tapped home a Johan Manzambi cutback to open the scoring after the Swiss weathered early Algerian pressure, before Dan Ndoye struck a beauty from the top of the penalty area to seal it in the second half. Algeria, who had thrillingly clawed their way through the group stage with a wild 3-3 draw against Austria, could not find a way past a composed and well-organised Swiss defence. Riyad Mahrez was well below his best and will know this was his last chance to make a mark at a World Cup. For Switzerland, now truly under the radar as a potential tournament dark horse, the reward is a Round of 16 meeting with Colombia or Ghana — a very winnable fixture for a side that has conceded just once in four games.