Switzerland beats Algeria to book a spot in the Round of 16 – SUI v ALG complete player ratings

Switzerland eased past Algeria 2-0 on Thursday to book a place in the World Cup round of 16, with Breel Embolo and Dan Ndoye on target.

The Swiss opener was scored by 20-year-old talent Johan Manzambi, who darted down the left flank before drilling a low ball across goal for Embolo to convert.

The assist was Manzambi’s second of the tournament. The youngster has also scored three goals in four World Cup appearances, despite making just two starts.

Switzerland doubled their lead a minute into the second half when Ndoye produced a composed finish past Algeria goalkeeper Luca Zidane after the ball broke kindly against him on the edge of the penalty area.

Switzerland, which was eliminated in the round of 16 in 2006, 2014, 2018 and 2022, hopes to break the cycle of disappointment this time. The three-time World Cup quarter-finalist has not reached the last eight since 1954.

Switzerland remains in Vancouver, where it will face Colombia or Ghana in the last sixteen on Tuesday.

Published on July 3, 2026