Switzerland swept Algeria aside 2-0 in Vancouver on Thursday, booking their place in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16 and dealing another early exit to an African side in this tournament.

Breel Embolo opened the scoring in the 10th minute, giving Switzerland an early foothold that Algeria never managed to overcome. Dan Ndoye then doubled the advantage just a minute into the second half, extinguishing any hopes of an Algerian comeback.

Switzerland's unbeaten run continues

The result extended Switzerland's impressive unbeaten run at FIFA World Cup 2026, having claimed two wins and a draw in the group stage to finish top of Group B. They arrive in the knockout rounds in commanding form.

Algeria, meanwhile, exit the tournament without registering a win — a painful outcome for the Desert Foxes and their supporters, who had hoped for a deeper run in Canada.

A quarterfinal date in sight

Switzerland will next face either Colombia or Ghana on Tuesday at the same Vancouver venue. Victory there would take them to the quarterfinals for the fourth time in their history — a milestone the Swiss will be eager to reach.

For Ghana, a potential clash with Switzerland would carry particular significance for African football fans, offering the Black Stars a chance to advance where Algeria could not.