Switzerland beat Algeria 2-0 to move into World Cup last 16

Switzerland advanced to the Round of 16 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup with a composed 2-0 victory over Algeria late on Thursday (Friday in Asia), as Breel Embolo and Dan Ndoye scored in either half to send Murat Yakin's side comfortably through at BC Place.

The effervescent Johan Manzambi created the first Swiss goal, surging down the left wing before crossing for Breel Embolo to tap in and Dan Ndoye slotted in the second.

Switzerland, making its sixth consecutive World Cup appearance, controlled much of the knockout match with disciplined defending and clinical finishing, frustrating an Algerian team that struggled to convert possession into meaningful scoring opportunities.

The Swiss made a fast start and broke the deadlock after just 10 minutes.

Midfielder Johan Manzambi, one of Switzerland's brightest performers, burst down the left flank, gliding past two Algerian defenders before delivering a low cross into the six-yard box.

Breel Embolo arrived unmarked and calmly tapped the ball into an open net to give Switzerland an early 1-0 lead.

Algeria attempted to respond through captain Riyad Mahrez and midfielder Houssem Aouar, but Switzerland's back line, marshaled by Manuel Akanji and Nico Elvedi, limited the North Africans to few clear-cut chances before halftime.

Goalkeeper Gregor Kobel was rarely tested as the Swiss maintained their defensive shape.