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03 Jul 2026, 08:11

Switzerland eliminated Algeria and advanced to the Round of 16 of the 2026 World Cup

  • Breel Embolo and Dan Ndoye scored as Switzerland beat Algeria 2-0 in their Round of 16 match at the 2026 World Cup.
  • Embolo scored in the 10th minute, while Ndoye doubled the lead after another quick goal just before halftime.
  • In the Round of 16, Switzerland will face the winner of the Colombia vs. Ghana match.

Switzerland beat Algeria 2-0 and advanced to the Round of 16 at the World Cup on Thursday, according to AP. Breel Embolo and Dan Ndoye scored the goals.

According to AP, Embolo scored in the 10th minute, while Ndoye doubled the lead after another quick goal just before halftime. AP also reported that Switzerland will play the winner of the Colombia vs. Ghana match in the Round of 16. Al Jazeera said the match was played without any fans.

Al Jazeera also reported that the result was not affected by the lack of spectators because Switzerland advanced to the next stage, and the match ended 2-0. AP added that Algeria had played their last match at the World Cup in 2014, when they lost in the group stage.

Tags: Sport/Football

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  • www.aljazeera.com - Switzerland beat Algeria 2-0 to reach World Cup round of 16 in style
  • apnews.com - Embolo, Ndoye score and Switzerland moves on at the World Cup with a 2-0 win over Algeria
  • www.theguardian.com - Manzambi dazzles as Switzerland cruise into last 16 with win over Algeria
  • www.skysports.com - Switzerland vs Algeria; FIFA World Cup Round of 32
  • english.aawsat.com - Embolo, Ndoye Fire Switzerland Past Algeria into World Cup Last 16
  • www.independent.co.uk - Who will Switzerland play next after first World Cup knockout win since 1938?
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  • www.nbcnews.com - Switzerland sweep past Algeria into World Cup last 16