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Switzerland defeated Algeria 2-0 in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32 match held in Vancouver. The Swiss team will advance to the next round to face either Colombia or Ghana.
Why it matters
This result marks a significant progression for Switzerland in the tournament while eliminating another African nation from the competition.
VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA - JULY 02: Rafik Belghali #17 of Algeria controls the ball under pressure from Noah Okafor #19 of Switzerland 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 (Photo by Emilee Chinn / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP)
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