Switzerland beat Algeria 2-0 to reach World Cup last 16

Goals from Breel Embolo and Dan Ndoye sent Switzerland through at BC Place in Vancouver.

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Switzerland are into the 2026 World Cup round of 16 after a 2-0 win over Algeria in Vancouver, with Breel Embolo and Dan Ndoye on the scoresheet. They face the Colombia-Ghana winner in the next round.

Key points

  • Switzerland beat Algeria 2-0 at BC Place, Vancouver
  • Embolo scored in the 10th minute, Ndoye in the 46th
  • Switzerland face Colombia or Ghana in the round of 16

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Switzerland are through to the round of 16 at the 2026 FIFA World Cup after beating Algeria 2-0 in Vancouver on Saturday, with Breel Embolo opening the scoring in the 10th minute and Dan Ndoye adding a second just after half-time.

The match was played at BC Place as part of the tournament’s round of 32 stage, with the competition hosted across the United States, Canada, and Mexico.

Switzerland will next face the winner of Sunday’s round of 32 tie between Colombia and Ghana.