Switzerland enters unbeaten after a strong group stage, while Algeria advanced following a resilient, dramatic comeback in Group J.
The stakes are elevated to maximum as the Round of 32 rolls on. It’s a compelling cross-continental clash between Europe and North Africa as an elite, structured Switzerland team takes on a fiercely resilient Algeria side. Refresh this page to view LIVE updates and commentry from the match.
Live Updates
Half time
Switzerland 1-0 Algeria
The referee brings the first period to an end.
Attempt at Goal
Ibrahim MAZA (Algeria) attempts an effort on goal.
+4 mins
4 mins added to the half time
Near one for Algeria
Algeria almost pulled an equaliser pacing through the Swiss defence.
Attempt at Goal
Fares CHAIBI (Algeria) attempts an effort on goal but the goalkeeper of Switzerland pulls off a save.
Foul 43'
Johan MANZAMBI (Switzerland) commits a foul.
Corner 41'
Riyad MAHREZ (Algeria) takes a corner kick.
Corner 40'
Ruben VARGAS (Switzerland) takes a corner kick.
Attempt at Goal
Breel EMBOLO (Switzerland) attempts an effort on goal.
Switzerland enjoying a decent spell. This is a tough chance for Embolo, though, and his first-time strike from Ndoye's cross is deflected wide.
Foul 38'
Dan NDOYE (Switzerland) commits a foul.
Attempt at Goal 37'
Denis ZAKARIA (Switzerland) attempts an effort on goal.
YELLOW CARD!
Fares CHAIBI (Algeria) is booked by the referee.
Foul 33'
Rayan AIT-NOURI (Algeria) commits a foul.
Algeria pushing
Algeria continue to be really positive here, playing quite high up the pitch now and with a 51%-42% possession share.
Foul 33'
Ruben VARGAS (Switzerland) commits a foul.
Foul 31'
Rayan AIT-NOURI (Algeria) commits a foul.
Match resumes
Game on after hydration break
Hydration Break
Switzerland 1-0 Algeria
Match paused for a hydration break
Attempt at Goal 25'
Ricardo RODRIGUEZ (Switzerland) attempts an effort on goal.
Corner 23'
Ricardo RODRIGUEZ (Switzerland) takes a corner kick.
Foul
Ramiz ZERROUKI (Algeria) commits a foul.
Attempt at Goal
Ibrahim MAZA (Algeria) attempts an effort on goal.
Attempt at Goal
Denis ZAKARIA (Switzerland) attempts an effort on goal but the goalkeeper of Algeria pulls off a save.
Goal!! 10'
Breel EMBOLO (Switzerland) scores!!
First half underway
Teams take the field as the ball gets rolling for the exciting World Cup match.
Lineups
Switzerland (3-4-2-1): Kobel (GK); Elvedi, Akanji, Rodríguez; Zakaria, Xhaka (C), Freuler, Ndoye; Manzambi, Vargas; Embolo.
Algeria (4-2-3-1): Zidane (GK); Belghali, Mandi, Bensebaini, Aït-Nouri; Aouar, Bentaleb; Mahrez (C), Zerrouki, Chaïbi; Maza.
Kick Off Time
Match to begin at 08:30 am IST
Published: 03 Jul 2026, 08:06 am IST
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