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SWITZERLAND produced a disciplined display to defeat Algeria 2-0 in their Round of 32 encounter at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, booking their place in the Round of 16.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Switzerland made an impressive start and went ahead in the 10th minute through Breel Embolo.
Embolo finished off a pass from Johan Manzambi to give his side an early advantage.
Switzerland controlled much of the first half with organised defending and effective ball possession, while Algeria struggled to create clear scoring opportunities.
Algeria’s Farid Chaibi was shown a yellow card in the 36th minute as the North Africans searched for a way back into the contest.
The Swiss doubled their lead immediately after the restart when Dan Ndoye found the back of the net in the 46th minute, putting Switzerland firmly in command of the match.
Algeria responded by making substitutions in the 58th minute, bringing on Jaouen Hadjam for Houssem Aouar and Amine Gouiri for Ramiz Zerrouki in an effort to strengthen their attack.
Switzerland also refreshed their squad in the 71st minute, introducing Fabian Rieder for Ruben Vargas and Noah Okafor for Johan Manzambi.
At the same time, Algeria made further changes, with Anis Hadj Moussa replacing Riyad Mahrez and Hicham Boudaoui coming on for Nabil Bentaleb.
Boudaoui was later shown a yellow card in the 72nd minute as Algeria continued to push forward in search of a breakthrough.
Algeria introduced Adil Boulbina for Rayan Belghali in the 82nd minute, while Switzerland brought on Zeki Amdouni for Embolo in the 83rd minute.
The Swiss side made two more substitutions in the 87th minute, with Silvan Widmer replacing Denis Zakaria and Michel Aebischer coming on for Ndoye to help preserve the lead.
NAN reports that Switzerland’s disciplined defending, tactical organisation and clinical finishing proved decisive as they secured a deserved 2-0 victory.
Algeria showed determination throughout the contest but were unable to overcome the Swiss defence, ending their World Cup campaign at the Round of 32 stage. (NAN)
A.I
July 3, 2026
Tags: Breel Embolo.