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03 Jul 2026, 10:54

Switzerland eliminated Algeria 2-0 and advanced to the 1/8 final

  • Switzerland defeated Algeria 2-0 to reach the 1/8 final of the World Cup, where they will face either Colombia or Ghana.
  • Embolo opened the scoring in the 10th minute, and Ndoye added a second goal shortly after for the other team.
  • Petkovich’s goalkeeping saved Algeria’s hopes, as Algeria scored through the goalkeeper’s super save.

Switzerland defeated Algeria 2-0 in the matches of the 1/32 final stage to advance to the 1/8 final. Judging by the results, Switzerland’s victory over the opponent in the 1/8 final is expected to be against either Colombia or Ghana.

In the match against Algeria, Switzerland’s Embolo scored in the 10th minute: Breyl Embolo opened the scoring with a shot from close range. Dan Ndoye added another goal a little later.

The goalkeeper also managed to keep a clean sheet, as the goalkeeper saved the match with a super save. However, the first goal for Switzerland came from Bosniy and Gerzegovinu (4-1), and then (2-1) and Algeria (2-0).

Algeria’s forward line, led by Petkovich, scored in the 2:0 win, which was the first time the team was able to break through. With Petkovich’s pass, Algeria’s forward scored, and the super striker realized two shots of the three.

Petkovich also scored, which means the opponent will have to play at a high level, and the team will have to keep the lead. In the end, the goalkeeper saved the match with a super save, and the team advanced to the next round.

Tags: Sport/Football

Articles on this topic:

  • english.aawsat.com - Algeria Coach Says His Team Were Punished Heavily for Mistakes Against Swiss
  • www.nytimes.com - Switzerland cruise past Algeria but did they produce the World Cup’s worst miss?