Switzerland and Algeria Face Off in World Cup Knockout Clash
WHO:
PCMag Australia - Switzerland national football team and Algeria national football team are competing.
FOX Sports - Breel Embolo is a forward for Switzerland; Vladimir Petkovic is the coach of Algeria and was the former coach of Switzerland.
USA Today - Algeria's team is referred to as the Fennecs; Switzerland's coach is Murat Yakin.
Sports Illustrated - Riyad Mahrez is the captain of Algeria.
WHAT:
FOX Sports - Switzerland achieved its first knockout stage win at the FIFA World Cup since 1938 by defeating Algeria 2-0.
The Lawrence Times - Algeria's World Cup run ended with the loss to Switzerland, and fans chanted "Thank you, Lawrence" after the match, showing appreciation for the support received during their stay.
FOX Sports - Breel Embolo credited Algeria coach Vladimir Petkovic with raising Switzerland's national team during his seven years at the helm.
FOX Sports - Petkovic coached Switzerland from July 2014 to 2021, leading them to the round of 16 at the 2018 World Cup and the quarterfinals of the European Championships in 2020.
USA Today - Algeria's last knockout match was in 2014, where they lost to eventual champion Germany.
USA Today - Algeria finished third in Group J with a win over Jordan, a loss to Argentina, and a 3-3 draw with Austria.
Sports Illustrated - Switzerland's predicted lineup includes Kobel, Widmer, Elvedi, Akanji, Rodriguez, Xhaka, Freuler, Ndoye, Manzambi, Vargas, and Embolo.
Sports Illustrated - Algeria's predicted lineup includes Zidane, Belghali, Mandi, Bensebaini, Aït-Nouri, Bentaleb, Aouar, Mahrez, Maza, Chaïbi, and Gouiri.
[11:00 PM ET] - PCMag Australia - The knockout match between Switzerland and Algeria is described as the final Round of 32 clash at the FIFA World Cup.
[11:00 PM ET] - FOX Sports - Algeria's last knockout match was in 2014, where they lost to eventual champion Germany.
[11:00 PM ET] - USA Today - Algeria's last knockout match was in 2014, where they lost to eventual champion Germany.
[11:00 PM ET] - Sports Illustrated - Algeria is looking for its first knockout round victory in World Cup history.
[11:00 PM ET] - USA Today - This match will be just the third meeting between Switzerland and Algeria, and the first in 40 years.
[11:00 PM ET] - Sports Illustrated - Switzerland has not won a knockout game since 1954, losing six in a row.
[11:00 PM ET] - Sports Illustrated - Switzerland is currently ranked 13 places above Algeria in the FIFA rankings.
[11:00 PM ET] - Sports Illustrated - Algeria has failed to win any of their last nine World Cup matches against European teams, losing five and drawing four.
[11:00 PM ET] - Sports Illustrated - Johan Manzambi has scored three goals in the tournament, making him one of the top scorers under the age of 21 this century, behind only Kylian Mbappé and Thomas Müller.
[11:00 PM ET] - PCMag Australia - Switzerland and Algeria are facing off in the Round of 32 at the FIFA World Cup.
[11:00 PM ET] - FOX Sports - Switzerland won Group B with 7 points, while Algeria finished third in Group J with 4 points.
[11:00 PM ET] - USA Today - This match is the first knockout game for Algeria since 2014 and just the second in their history.
[11:00 PM ET] - Sports Illustrated - Switzerland has not reached the quarterfinals since 1954, and Algeria has never advanced beyond the Round of 16.
PCMag Australia - The 2026 FIFA World Cup runs from June 11 to July 19 and features a total of 104 games.
FOX Sports - Algeria's last knockout match was in 2014, where they lost to eventual champion Germany.
USA Today - Algeria's last knockout match was in 2014, where they lost to eventual champion Germany.
Sports Illustrated - Algeria is looking for its first knockout round victory in World Cup history.
PCMag Australia - The 2026 FIFA World Cup features a total of 104 games, with the tournament expanded to 48 participating nations.
FOX Sports - Algeria's coach Vladimir Petkovic was hired in February 2024 after a stint with French club Bordeaux.
USA Today - Algeria's last knockout match was in 2014, where they lost to eventual champion Germany.
Sports Illustrated - Switzerland's predicted lineup includes Kobel, Widmer, Elvedi, Akanji, Rodriguez, Xhaka, Freuler, Ndoye, Manzambi, Vargas, and Embolo.
Sports Illustrated - Algeria's predicted lineup includes Zidane, Belghali, Mandi, Bensebaini, Aït-Nouri, Bentaleb, Aouar, Mahrez, Maza, Chaïbi, and Gouiri.
PCMag Australia - Algeria finished third in Group J with a win over Jordan, a loss to Argentina, and a 3-3 draw with Austria.
FOX Sports - Algeria is looking for its first knockout round victory in World Cup history.
USA Today - This match will be just the third meeting between Switzerland and Algeria, and the first in 40 years.
Sports Illustrated - Switzerland has not won a knockout game since 1954, losing six in a row.
Sports Illustrated - Switzerland is currently ranked 13 places above Algeria in the FIFA rankings.
Sports Illustrated - Algeria has failed to win any of their last nine World Cup matches against European teams, losing five and drawing four.
Sports Illustrated - Johan Manzambi has scored three goals in the tournament, making him one of the top scorers under the age of 21 this century, behind only Kylian Mbappé and Thomas Müller.
PCMag Australia - Switzerland and Algeria are facing off in the Round of 32 at the FIFA World Cup.
FOX Sports - Switzerland won Group B with 7 points, while Algeria finished third in Group J with 4 points.
USA Today - This match is the first knockout game for Algeria since 2014 and just the second in their history.
Sports Illustrated - Switzerland has not reached the quarterfinals since 1954, and Algeria has never advanced beyond the Round of 16.
WHERE:
[11:00 PM ET] - PCMag Australia - The match is taking place at BC Place in Vancouver, British Columbia.
[11:00 PM ET] - USA Today - The match is being held in Vancouver, Canada.
PCMag Australia - The match is taking place at BC Place in Vancouver, British Columbia.
USA Today - The match is being held in Vancouver, Canada.
WHEN:
[11:00 PM ET] - USA Today - The knockout stage begins with the first-ever Round of 32 at a FIFA World Cup on June 28.
[11:00 PM ET] - PCMag Australia - The match kicks off at 11:00 p.m. ET on Thursday, July 2.
[11:00 PM ET] - USA Today - The match is scheduled for Thursday, July 2.
USA Today - The knockout stage begins with the first-ever Round of 32 at a FIFA World Cup on June 28.
PCMag Australia - The match kicks off at 11:00 p.m. ET on Thursday, July 2.
USA Today - The match is scheduled for Thursday, July 2.
WHY:
[11:00 PM ET] - FOX Sports - Both teams aim to progress to the Round of 16, with Switzerland publicly stating their goal to reach at least the quarterfinals.
[11:00 PM ET] - Sports Illustrated - The match is significant for both teams as they seek to advance in the tournament, with Switzerland having greater knockout experience.
FOX Sports - Both teams aim to progress to the Round of 16, with Switzerland publicly stating their goal to reach at least the quarterfinals.
Sports Illustrated - The match is significant for both teams as they seek to advance in the tournament, with Switzerland having greater knockout experience.
HOW:
[11:00 PM ET] - Sports Illustrated - The match can be streamed live on platforms such as Fox, Telemundo, and various sports streaming services.
[11:00 PM ET] - PCMag Australia - The match can be streamed live on platforms such as Fox, Telemundo, and various sports streaming services.
[11:00 PM ET] - FOX Sports - Algeria's coach Petkovic emphasized the need for his players to give 120% to win against Switzerland.
Sports Illustrated - The match can be streamed live on platforms such as Fox, Telemundo, and various sports streaming services.
PCMag Australia - The match can be streamed live on platforms such as Fox, Telemundo, and various sports streaming services.
FOX Sports - Algeria's coach Petkovic emphasized the need for his players to give 120% to win against Switzerland.
(UPDATED July 3, 2026 07:57 UTC)
Switzerland celebrated a historic victory by defeating Algeria 2-0, marking its first knockout stage win at the FIFA World Cup since 1938. Following the match, Algeria's World Cup journey came to an end, but fans expressed their gratitude by chanting "Thank you, Lawrence," acknowledging the support they received during their time in the tournament. This moment highlights the passion and camaraderie that sports can inspire among fans and teams alike.
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(UPDATED July 3, 2026 06:11 UTC)
Breel Embolo has praised Algeria coach Vladimir Petkovic for his significant contributions to Switzerland's national team during his seven-year tenure, which included leading them to the round of 16 at the 2018 World Cup and the quarterfinals of the European Championships in 2020. Meanwhile, Algeria's last knockout match was in 2014, where they faced eventual champion Germany, and they finished third in Group J with a win over Jordan, a loss to Argentina, and a thrilling 3-3 draw with Austria. As for the upcoming match, Switzerland's predicted lineup features Kobel, Widmer, Elvedi, Akanji, Rodriguez, Xhaka, Freuler, Ndoye, Manzambi, Vargas, and Embolo, while Algeria's predicted lineup includes Zidane, Belghali, Mandi, Bensebaini, Aït-Nouri, Bentaleb, Aouar, Mahrez, Maza, Chaïbi, and Gouiri.
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(UPDATED July 3, 2026 04:14 UTC)
Switzerland and Algeria are set to face off in the knockout stage of the FIFA World Cup at BC Place in Vancouver, where both teams are eager to advance to the Round of 16. This match marks Algeria's first knockout game since 2014, while Switzerland aims to break a long streak without a knockout victory since 1954. Fans can catch the action live on platforms like Fox and Telemundo as both teams strive for a historic win in this significant matchup.
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(UPDATED July 3, 2026 01:27 UTC)
The 2026 FIFA World Cup is set to run from June 11 to July 19, featuring a total of 104 games, with the knockout stage kicking off with the inaugural Round of 32 on June 28. Algeria, which last reached the knockout stage in 2014 and lost to the eventual champion Germany, is aiming for its first-ever knockout round victory in World Cup history. Fans can catch all the action live on platforms like Fox, Telemundo, and various sports streaming services.
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(UPDATED July 2, 2026 23:20 UTC)
The 2026 FIFA World Cup will feature a total of 104 games, marking an expansion to 48 participating nations. Algeria's coach, Vladimir Petkovic, was hired in February 2024 after previously managing the French club Bordeaux, and the team is expected to field players like Zidane, Mahrez, and Gouiri. Meanwhile, Switzerland's predicted lineup includes notable names such as Kobel, Xhaka, and Embolo as they prepare for the tournament.
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(UPDATED July 2, 2026 19:24 UTC)
Algeria secured third place in Group J with a win over Jordan, a loss to Argentina, and a thrilling 3-3 draw with Austria, as they now aim for their first knockout round victory in World Cup history. This upcoming match against Switzerland marks just the third encounter between the two teams, and notably, the first in 40 years, while Switzerland has not triumphed in a knockout game since 1954, facing six consecutive losses. On an individual level, Algeria's Johan Manzambi has made headlines by scoring three goals in the tournament, placing him among the top scorers under the age of 21 this century, trailing only Kylian Mbappé and Thomas Müller.
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(UPDATED July 2, 2026 13:37 UTC)
Switzerland and Algeria are set to compete in the Round of 32 at the FIFA World Cup, with the match taking place at BC Place in Vancouver, Canada. Switzerland, having won Group B with 7 points, faces Algeria, who finished third in Group J with 4 points, in a significant game for both teams, as Algeria looks to advance past the knockout stage for the first time since 2014. The match kicks off at 11:00 p.m. ET on Thursday, July 2, and will be streamed live on platforms like Fox and Telemundo.