Switzerland 2-0 Algeria Result: Switzerland Win, Score & Stats

Switzerland and Algeria before their World Cup 2026 Round of 32 match

FIFA ranking#19Switzerland

World Cup appearances12Switzerland

Recent form (last 5)DLDWDSwitzerland

Recent form (last 5)DWLWWAlgeria

World Cup appearances4Algeria

FIFA ranking#28Algeria

July 2, 2026VancouverRound of 32Last updated: July 3, 2026 at 4:59 PM UTCLive Streaming Guide

Key Moments

46'Goal
Dan NDOYE (Switzerland) scores!!
58'Substitution
Jaouen HADJAM (in) comes off the bench to replace Houssem AOUAR (out) (Algeria)
58'Substitution
Amine GOUIRI (in) comes off the bench to replace Ramiz ZERROUKI (out) (Algeria)
61'Update
Ricardo RODRIGUEZ (Switzerland) takes a corner kick.
65'Update
Ricardo RODRIGUEZ (Switzerland) commits a foul.
70'Substitution
Fabian RIEDER (in) comes off the bench to replace Ruben VARGAS (out) (Switzerland)
70'Substitution
Noah OKAFOR (in) comes off the bench to replace Johan MANZAMBI (out) (Switzerland)

Full timeline after match

Switzerland vs Algeria Match Result

Full Time

Switzerland4-2-3-1

Full Time2 - 0FT

Winner: Switzerland

Algeria4-1-2-3

Goals46' Dan NDOYE (Switzerland) scores!!

Latest Commentary

41'
Riyad MAHREZ (Algeria) takes a corner kick.
43'
Johan MANZAMBI (Switzerland) commits a foul.
43'
Fares CHAIBI (Algeria) attempts an effort on goal.

Venue: BC Place Vancouver, Vancouver
Date: July 2, 2026
Kickoff: Jul 2, 8:00 PM
Attendance: 52,497
Referee: Yael Falcón Pérez
Competition: FIFA World Cup 2026

Venue local time: Jul 2, 8:00 PM Vancouver

Match Statistics

Official record

--Possession--

11Shots8

--Shots on Target--

4Corners2

10Fouls10

0Yellow Cards2

--Red Cards--

0Offsides2

Statistics are shown from the stored official match record.

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Switzerland vs Algeria Match Result

Switzerland beat Algeria 2 - 0 in Round of 32. The result updates the group table and changes what both teams need from their next fixtures.

Final score: 2 - 0
Winner: Switzerland
Goals: 46' Dan NDOYE (Switzerland) scores!!
Standings: Group table updated after full time.
Group: Round of 32
Updated: 2026-07-05

Live Streaming and TV Channels - Where To Watch

United StatesFOX, FS1, FOX OneOfficial guide

United KingdomBBC, ITVOfficial guide

AustraliaSBSOfficial guide

PakistanTapmad, ARY ZAPOfficial guide

SwitzerlandLocal listingsOfficial guide

AlgeriaLocal listingsOfficial guide View all countriesCountry TV guide

Broadcast listings can change. Confirm the final channel close to kickoff.

Switzerland vs Algeria Live Commentary

Full Time

0'
Match Update
Start Time
The referee signals the start of the first period.
6'
AttemptALG
Attempt at Goal
Houssem AOUAR (Algeria) attempts an effort on goal.
6'
AttemptSWI
Goal Prevention
The goalkeeper of Switzerland pulls off a save.
10'
AttemptSWI
Attempt at Goal
Breel EMBOLO (Switzerland) attempts an effort on goal.
10'
GoalSWI
Goal!
Breel EMBOLO (Switzerland) scores!!
12'
AttemptSWI
Foul
Ricardo RODRIGUEZ (Switzerland) commits a foul.
14'
AttemptALG
Attempt at Goal
Houssem AOUAR (Algeria) attempts an effort on goal.
14'
AttemptSWI
Goal Prevention
The goalkeeper of Switzerland pulls off a save.
15'
AttemptSWI
Attempt at Goal
Denis ZAKARIA (Switzerland) attempts an effort on goal.
15'
AttemptALG
Goal Prevention
The goalkeeper of Algeria pulls off a save.
18'
AttemptALG
Attempt at Goal
Ibrahim MAZA (Algeria) attempts an effort on goal.
21'
AttemptALG
Foul
Ramiz ZERROUKI (Algeria) commits a foul.
23'
AttemptSWI
Corner
Ricardo RODRIGUEZ (Switzerland) takes a corner kick.
25'
AttemptSWI
Attempt at Goal
Ricardo RODRIGUEZ (Switzerland) attempts an effort on goal.
31'
AttemptALG
Foul
Rayan AIT-NOURI (Algeria) commits a foul.
33'
VARSWI
Foul
Ruben VARGAS (Switzerland) commits a foul.
33'
AttemptALG
Foul
Rayan AIT-NOURI (Algeria) commits a foul.
35'
AttemptSWI
Foul
Remo FREULER (Switzerland) commits a foul.
36'
CardALG
Yellow card
Fares CHAIBI (Algeria) is booked by the referee.
37'
AttemptSWI
Attempt at Goal
Denis ZAKARIA (Switzerland) attempts an effort on goal.
38'
AttemptALG
Foul
Nabil BENTALEB (Algeria) commits a foul.
38'
AttemptSWI
Foul
Dan NDOYE (Switzerland) commits a foul.
40'
VARSWI
Corner
Ruben VARGAS (Switzerland) takes a corner kick.
41'
AttemptALG
Corner
Riyad MAHREZ (Algeria) takes a corner kick.
43'
AttemptSWI
Foul
Johan MANZAMBI (Switzerland) commits a foul.
43'
AttemptALG
Attempt at Goal
Fares CHAIBI (Algeria) attempts an effort on goal.
43'
AttemptSWI
Goal Prevention
The goalkeeper of Switzerland pulls off a save.
45'+2'
AttemptALG
Attempt at Goal
Ibrahim MAZA (Algeria) attempts an effort on goal.
45'+3'
AttemptALG
Offside
Riyad MAHREZ (Algeria) is ruled offside.
45'+5'
Full Time
End Time
The referee brings the first period to an end.
45'
Match Update
Start Time
The referee signals the start of the second period.
46'
AttemptSWI
Attempt at Goal
Dan NDOYE (Switzerland) attempts an effort on goal.
46'
GoalSWI
Goal!
Dan NDOYE (Switzerland) scores!!
46'
AttemptALG
Goal Prevention
The goalkeeper of Algeria pulls off a save.
50'
AttemptALG
Attempt at Goal
Riyad MAHREZ (Algeria) attempts an effort on goal.
52'
AttemptALG
Foul
Ramiz ZERROUKI (Algeria) commits a foul.
55'
AttemptALG
Foul
Nabil BENTALEB (Algeria) commits a foul.
57'
AttemptALG
Foul
Ibrahim MAZA (Algeria) commits a foul.
58'
SubstitutionALG
Substitution
Jaouen HADJAM (in) comes off the bench to replace Houssem AOUAR (out) (Algeria)
58'
SubstitutionALG
Substitution
Amine GOUIRI (in) comes off the bench to replace Ramiz ZERROUKI (out) (Algeria)
61'
AttemptSWI
Corner
Ricardo RODRIGUEZ (Switzerland) takes a corner kick.
65'
VARSWI
Corner
Ruben VARGAS (Switzerland) takes a corner kick.
65'
AttemptSWI
Attempt at Goal
Nico ELVEDI (Switzerland) attempts an effort on goal.
65'
AttemptSWI
Foul
Ricardo RODRIGUEZ (Switzerland) commits a foul.
70'
SubstitutionSWI
Substitution
Fabian RIEDER (in) comes off the bench to replace Ruben VARGAS (out) (Switzerland)
70'
SubstitutionSWI
Substitution
Noah OKAFOR (in) comes off the bench to replace Johan MANZAMBI (out) (Switzerland)
71'
SubstitutionALG
Substitution
Hicham BOUDAOUI (in) comes off the bench to replace Nabil BENTALEB (out) (Algeria)
71'
SubstitutionALG
Substitution
Anis HADJ MOUSSA (in) comes off the bench to replace Riyad MAHREZ (out) (Algeria)
72'
CardALG
Yellow card
Hicham BOUDAOUI (Algeria) is booked by the referee.
74'
AttemptSWI
Attempt at Goal
Fabian RIEDER (Switzerland) attempts an effort on goal.
76'
AttemptALG
Corner
Anis HADJ MOUSSA (Algeria) takes a corner kick.
77'
AttemptALG
Attempt at Goal
Jaouen HADJAM (Algeria) attempts an effort on goal.
78'
AttemptALG
Foul
Rafik BELGHALI (Algeria) commits a foul.
80'
AttemptSWI
Attempt at Goal
Breel EMBOLO (Switzerland) attempts an effort on goal.
81'
AttemptSWI
Attempt at Goal
Fabian RIEDER (Switzerland) attempts an effort on goal.
81'
AttemptALG
Goal Prevention
The goalkeeper of Algeria pulls off a save.
81'
AttemptSWI
Foul
Remo FREULER (Switzerland) commits a foul.
82'
SubstitutionALG
Substitution
Adil BOULBINA (in) comes off the bench to replace Rafik BELGHALI (out) (Algeria)
82'
SubstitutionSWI
Substitution
Zeki AMDOUNI (in) comes off the bench to replace Breel EMBOLO (out) (Switzerland)
83'
AttemptSWI
Foul
Ricardo RODRIGUEZ (Switzerland) commits a foul.
86'
AttemptSWI
Foul
Zeki AMDOUNI (Switzerland) commits a foul.
87'
SubstitutionSWI
Substitution
Michel AEBISCHER (in) comes off the bench to replace Dan NDOYE (out) (Switzerland)
87'
SubstitutionSWI
Substitution
Silvan WIDMER (in) comes off the bench to replace Denis ZAKARIA (out) (Switzerland)
88'
AttemptALG
Offside
Adil BOULBINA (Algeria) is ruled offside.
90'
AttemptALG
Foul
Fares CHAIBI (Algeria) commits a foul.
90'+2'
AttemptSWI
Foul
Fabian RIEDER (Switzerland) commits a foul.
90'+2'
AttemptALG
Attempt at Goal
Ibrahim MAZA (Algeria) attempts an effort on goal.
90'+3'
AttemptALG
Foul
Hicham BOUDAOUI (Algeria) commits a foul.
90'+6'
AttemptSWI
Attempt at Goal
Noah OKAFOR (Switzerland) attempts an effort on goal.
90'+6'
AttemptSWI
Attempt at Goal
Remo FREULER (Switzerland) attempts an effort on goal.
90'+7'
Full Time
End Time
The referee brings the second period to an end.
97'
Full Time
Match end
The final whistle sounds.
97'
Full Time
Match end
The final whistle sounds.

Switzerland vs Algeria Starting Lineups

The lineups below show the starting XIs used in this World Cup match.

Switzerland and Algeria can still adjust shape based on late fitness checks, opponent matchups and the match state.

Switzerland vs Algeria Starting Lineups

Lineups: Starting XIThese are the starting lineups recorded for the completed match.Team-sheet check: July 3, 2026 at 4:59 PM UTC

The pitch cards show the starting XIs used in this match, with player photos kept inside the markers.

Switzerland4-2-3-1

1Gregor Kobel

4Nico Elvedi

5Manuel Akanji

13Ricardo Rodriguez

6Denis Zakaria

8Remo Freuler

9Johan Manzambi

10Granit Xhaka

7Breel Embolo

11Dan Ndoye

17Ruben Vargas

Algeria4-2-3-1

23Luca Zidane

2Aissa Mandi

15Rayan Ait-nouri

17Rafik Belghali

21Ramy Bensebaini

6Ramiz Zerrouki

8Houssem Aouar

10Fares Chaibi

19Nabil Bentaleb

22Ibrahim Maza

7Riyad Mahrez

Switzerland Soccer26Live Player Ratings

Editorial ratings by Soccer26Live, not official FIFA ratings.

Manuel AkanjiFWD7.8
Aurele AmendaMID7.6
Eray ComertMID7.4

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Match Report

Switzerland and Algeria meet in Round of 32. The game matters because an early result can change pressure across the next two fixtures.

Switzerland will want clean possession and better final-third decisions. Algeria need structure without the ball and sharp moments when space opens.

46' Dan NDOYE (Switzerland) scores!!

Algeria Soccer26Live Player Ratings

Editorial ratings by Soccer26Live, not official FIFA ratings.

Achref AbadaFWD7.8
Rayan Ait-NouriMID7.6
Zineddine BelaidMID7.4

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Switzerland Team Profile

Switzerland are in Round of 32.
Murat Yakin leads the squad.
The opening spell can shape the match tempo.
Set pieces and transition defence should matter.

Algeria Team Profile

Algeria are in Round of 32.
Vladimir Petkovic leads the squad.
A strong start can make the group table easier to manage.
The first goal should change the match rhythm quickly.

Switzerland vs Algeria Key Players To Watch

Switzerland carry major influence through Manuel Akanji and Aurele Amenda. Algeria answer through Achref Abada and Rayan Ait-Nouri.

Manuel Akanji

Defender - Switzerland

Important for Switzerland in transition moments.

80: Caps
4: Goals
Threat: Threat

Aurele Amenda

Defender - Switzerland

Important for Switzerland in transition moments.

TBC: Caps
DF: Role
Threat: Threat

Achref Abada

Defender - Algeria

Important for Algeria in the final third.

TBC: Caps
DF: Role
Threat: Threat

Rayan Ait-Nouri

Defender - Algeria

Important for Algeria in the final third.

27: Caps
0: Goals
Threat: Threat

Switzerland vs Algeria Prediction

This should be a competitive group-stage match rather than an open game from the first minute.

Switzerland Win27%

Draw28%

Algeria Win45%

Head-to-Head Record

Switzerland wins: TBC | Draws: TBC | Algeria wins: TBC

Tactical Preview

Switzerland Approach

Switzerland need a clear start, quick support around the striker and careful defending in transition.

Algeria Approach

Algeria can stay compact, protect central spaces and look for set pieces or fast breaks.

What's Next?

Switzerland vs ColombiaJul 7, 2026 - 8:00 PM UTC

Argentina vs SwitzerlandJul 12, 2026 - 1:00 AM UTC

Switzerland vs Algeria FAQ

Who won Switzerland vs Algeria?

Switzerland won 2 - 0 against Algeria.

When is Switzerland vs Algeria at World Cup 2026?

Switzerland vs Algeria is on July 2, 2026 at BC Place Vancouver in Vancouver. Kickoff is 03:00 UTC | 11:00 PM EDT.

Where can I watch Switzerland vs Algeria live?

Broadcast and streaming depend on your country. Use the TV guide section on this page to open the correct country listing.

Are the Switzerland vs Algeria lineups confirmed?

No. The lineups are confirmed until official team sheets are released close to kickoff.

What group is Switzerland vs Algeria in?

Switzerland and Algeria are in Round of 32.

Where is Switzerland vs Algeria being played?

The match is being played at BC Place Vancouver in Vancouver.

Where can I follow Switzerland vs Algeria live score?

The live score panel on this page will update match status, score and commentary when the game begins.