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FIFA World Cup 2026: Switzerland beat Algeria 2-0 to enter round of 16

Updated On: 03 July, 2026 01:23 PM IST | Sujay Shivalkar

In the FIFA World Cup 2026 match against Algeria, Switzerland registered a crucial victory. Here's all you need to know (Pics: AFP)

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Switzerland's players celebrate a win in the FIFA World Cup 2026 match against Algeria (Pic: AFP)
Switzerland's players celebrate a win in the FIFA World Cup 2026 match against Algeria (Pic: AFP)
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In the FIFA World Cup 2026 match against Algeria, Switzerland secured a stunning 2-0 victory at the BC Place Vancouver in Canada

In the FIFA World Cup 2026 match against Algeria, Switzerland secured a stunning 2-0 victory at the BC Place Vancouver in Canada

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Switzerland's Breel Embolo opened the scoring by striking the first goal in the 10th minute of the game. With this, Switzerland took a strong lead against the opponents

Switzerland's Breel Embolo opened the scoring by striking the first goal in the 10th minute of the game. With this, Switzerland took a strong lead against the opponents

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With a lead of 1-0 at half-time, Switzerland doubled the advantage with Dan Ndoye scoring a goal in the 46th minute of the FIFA World Cup 2026 knockout match

With a lead of 1-0 at half-time, Switzerland doubled the advantage with Dan Ndoye scoring a goal in the 46th minute of the FIFA World Cup 2026 knockout match

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Algeria, led by Riyad Mahrez, attempted to mount a comeback but failed to break through the disciplined Swiss defence

Algeria, led by Riyad Mahrez, attempted to mount a comeback but failed to break through the disciplined Swiss defence

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Despite the missed chance, the Swiss side comfortably saw out the match, registering a 2-0 win and booking their place in the Round of 16. This was also Switzerland's first win in the World Cup's knockout match since 1938

Despite the missed chance, the Swiss side comfortably saw out the match, registering a 2-0 win and booking their place in the Round of 16. This was also Switzerland's first win in the World Cup's knockout match since 1938

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