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Embolo, Ndoye Score and Switzerland Moves on at the World Cup with a 2-0 Win over Algeria
Breel Embolo and Dan Ndoye scored as Switzerland controlled the match and earned its first knockout win since 1938, officials said.
- On Thursday, July 2, 2026, Switzerland defeated Algeria 2-0 in Vancouver, securing a World Cup round of 16 berth. Breel Embolo and Dan Ndoye scored for the Swiss, who advanced to the knockout stage for the fourth consecutive time.
- Coach Murat Yakin set his team to absorb pressure and strike on the break, a strategy yielding the 10th-minute opener. Phenom Johan Manzambi's run down the left flank created the opportunity, which Embolo converted from close range.
- Switzerland doubled the lead 46 seconds into the second half after Ndoye capitalized on a poor clearance from Rafik Belghali. The winger fired past goalkeeper Luca Zidane, while captain Granit Xhaka anchored a defense that conceded only two shots on target.
- This result marks Switzerland's first World Cup knockout victory since 1938, ending a decades-long drought. Algeria's tournament campaign concluded with the loss, marking their first appearance since 2014.
- Awaiting the winner of the Colombia vs. Ghana fixture, Switzerland will remain in Vancouver for their next match on Tuesday, July 7. The team aims to reach their first quarterfinal since 1954.
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