Switzerland vs Algeria live online: score, stats, goals & updates | World Cup 2026 round of 32
Follow all the World Cup action as it happens as Switzerland face Algeria today, Thursday July 2, at BC Place in Vancouver.
In their 13th World Cup, Switzerland have the opportunity to win three games in the same tournament for the first time ever. The Swiss topped Group B with seven points from nine, thrashing Bosnia and Herzegovina and edging out hosts Canada in their final game.
Algeria have qualified for the knockout stage for just the second time in their history, previously reaching the round of 16 in 2014. A late equalizer in their final group game against Austria spared them a last-32 meeting with Spain.
First Half ends, Switzerland 1, Algeria 0.
Offside, Algeria. Riyad Mahrez is caught offside.
Attempt missed. Ibrahim Maza (Algeria) left footed shot from the centre of the box is close, but misses to the right. Assisted by Houssem Aouar.
Fourth official has announced 4 minutes of added time.
Attempt saved. Farès Chaïbi (Algeria) right footed shot from the left side of the box is saved in the bottom left corner by Gregor Kobel (Switzerland). Assisted by Houssem Aouar.
Riyad Mahrez (Algeria) wins a free kick on the right wing.
Foul by Johan Manzambi (Switzerland).
Corner, Algeria. Conceded by Ricardo Rodríguez.
Corner, Switzerland. Conceded by Aïssa Mandi.
Houssem Aouar (Algeria) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul by Dan Ndoye (Switzerland).
Foul by Nabil Bentaleb (Algeria).
Granit Xhaka (Switzerland) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Attempt missed. Denis Zakaria (Switzerland) header from the centre of the box is just a bit too high. Assisted by Rubén Vargas with a cross following a set piece situation.
Farès Chaïbi (Algeria) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
Foul by Farès Chaïbi (Algeria).
Johan Manzambi (Switzerland) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Rayan Aït-Nouri (Algeria) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul by Remo Freuler (Switzerland).
Foul by Rayan Aït-Nouri (Algeria).
Dan Ndoye (Switzerland) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Rafik Belghali (Algeria) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul by Rubén Vargas (Switzerland).
Foul by Rayan Aït-Nouri (Algeria).
Dan Ndoye (Switzerland) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Delay over. They are ready to continue.
Delay in match for a drinks break.
Attempt missed. Ricardo Rodríguez (Switzerland) left footed shot from outside the box misses to the right. Assisted by Manuel Akanji.
Corner, Switzerland. Conceded by Rafik Belghali.
Foul by Ramiz Zerrouki (Algeria).
Johan Manzambi (Switzerland) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Attempt blocked. Ibrahim Maza (Algeria) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Rayan Aït-Nouri.
Delay over. They are ready to continue.
Delay in match because of an injury Johan Manzambi (Switzerland).
Attempt saved. Denis Zakaria (Switzerland) right footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the bottom right corner by Luca Zidane (Algeria). Assisted by Remo Freuler.
Attempt saved. Houssem Aouar (Algeria) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the bottom left corner by Gregor Kobel (Switzerland). Assisted by Farès Chaïbi.
Riyad Mahrez (Algeria) wins a free kick on the right wing.
Foul by Ricardo Rodríguez (Switzerland).
Goal! Switzerland 1, Algeria 0. Breel Embolo (Switzerland) left footed shot from very close range to the centre of the goal. Assisted by Johan Manzambi following a fast break.
Attempt missed. Houssem Aouar (Algeria) right footed shot from the centre of the box misses to the left. Assisted by Rafik Belghali.
First Half begins.
Lineups are announced and players are warming up.
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