Switzerland Defeat Algeria 2-0, Fifth African Team Exits World Cup 2026

Switzerland secured a 2-0 win over Algeria in Vancouver to reach the Round of 16. Breel Embolo opened the scoring in the 10th minute and Dan Ndoye doubled the lead early in the second half. Algeria become the fifth African nation eliminated at this stage, following Senegal, Côte d’Ivoire, South Africa and DR Congo. Morocco remains the only African side to progress after beating the Netherlands on penalties. Ghana, Egypt and Cape Verde now face knockout tests as they aim to join Morocco in the last 16. Switzerland, unbeaten so far, will next meet either Colombia or Ghana as they chase a quarterfinal spot.

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