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Switzerland beat Algeria 2-0 to move into World Cup last 16

Switzerland beat Algeria 2-0 to move into World Cup last 16
Manuel Akanji #5 of Switzerland reacts during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32 match between Switzerland and Algeria at BC Place Vancouver on July 02, 2026 in Vancouver, British Columbia. Emilee Chinn/Getty Images/AFP
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Switzerland moved into the last 16 of the World Cup with a controlled 2-0 win against Algeria on Thursday.

Vancouver: Switzerland moved into the last 16 of the World Cup with a controlled 2-0 win against Algeria on Thursday.

The effervescent Johan Manzambi created the first Swiss goal, surging down the left wing before crossing for Breel Embolo to tap in and Dan Ndoye slotted in the second.

The Swiss face the winners of the tie between Colombia and Ghana.

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