The Swiss team confirmed its qualification for the round of 16 of the 2026 World Cup after defeating Algeria 2-0 in a match that it dominated from the first minutes. With goals from Breel Embolo and Dan Ndoye, the European team resolved the match effectively and will now face the winner between Colombia and Ghana in Vancouver.

The African team tried to maintain order at the start, but just in the 10th minute they were already at a disadvantage, conditioning the rest of the match.

Embolo opens the scoring after a key play by Manzambi

The first blow came after an individual action by Johan Manzambi, who was one of the most outstanding players in the match and has been linked with Premier League clubs.

The attacker overflowed his sector and sent a precise low pass into the area for Breel Embolo to define with his first intention.

With the advantage, the Swiss team controlled the pace of the match, while Algeria tried to react without success.

Algeria tries to react without offensive clarity

The team led by Vladimir Petkovic showed difficulties in creating danger for much of the match. Only in the final stretch of the first half did they manage to cause slight concern with shots from Farès Chaïbi and Ibrahim Maza, although without precision.

The lack of offensive forcefulness left Algeria forced to row against the current at all times.

Dan Ndoye seals the game at the beginning of the second half

The second half began with a key error by Algeria that ended up costing the game. Just in the 46th minute, a loss of ball in the low zone allowed Dan Ndoye to take advantage to score the final 2-0.

With that action, the match was practically sentenced, leaving the African team without a response.

Only an isolated attempt by Riyad Mahrez generated some danger, although without goal direction.

Switzerland controls the closure and Algeria wastes its last options

In the final minutes, the Swiss team managed the pace of the match calmly, although they were able to extend the lead on several occasions.

One of the most striking actions came from the feet of Fabian Rieder, who made an incredible mistake in front of the empty goal after a touch with his heel that ended with Luca Zidane intervening.

Despite those missed opportunities, the result was never in jeopardy and Switzerland secured a solid victory that places them among the best teams in the tournament.