Switzerland and Algeria are set to face off in the World Cup round of 32 at BC Place in Vancouver, with kick-off scheduled for 8pm local time — or 4am for viewers in the UK. The winners will advance to meet either Colombia or Ghana at the same venue in the round of 16.
Yael Falcon to Referee Switzerland vs Algeria in World Cup Round of 32

Switzerland and Algeria are set to face off in the World Cup round of 32 at BC Place in Vancouver, with kick-off scheduled for 8pm local time — or 4am for viewers in the UK. The winners will advance to meet either Colombia or Ghana at the same venue in the round of 16.
Argentina's Yael Falcon has been appointed as the referee for the match. The 37-year-old takes charge of a World Cup round-of-32 tie for the first time, with this game marking his third assignment at the tournament.
Falcon's record so far
Falcon has handled two matches at this World Cup prior to this appointment — Sweden's 5-1 win over Tunisia and Mexico's 3-0 victory over the Czech Republic. Both were comfortable, one-sided affairs that gave him little cause to reach for his cards.
In those two games, Falcon has shown just one yellow card per match, suggesting he prefers to manage games through communication rather than discipline.
Full officials list
Masimiliano Del Yesso and Facundo Rodriguez will serve as assistant referees on the lines, while Kevin Ortega of Peru acts as fourth official, supported by fellow Peruvian Michael Orue as reserve official.
Hernan Mastrangelo, another Argentine, heads up the VAR operation, with Mexico's Erick Miranda and Chile's Juan Lara providing additional support in the video review booth.
How the teams got here
Switzerland qualified for the round of 32 by topping Group B ahead of Canada, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and Qatar. Algeria, meanwhile, progressed as one of the eight best third-placed sides from the group stage, finishing third in Group J behind Argentina and Austria but ahead of Jordan.
UK viewers can watch the match live on BBC One, with coverage beginning ten minutes before kick-off.


