Switzerland vs Algeria in the Round of 32 ended 2-0 to Switzerland, a comfortable win that sent the Swiss into a Round of 16 meeting with Colombia and, eventually, a quarterfinal against Argentina. Switzerland controlled large parts of the match and were rarely troubled at the back, a pattern that has continued through their run so far: two knockout matches without conceding from open play. Algeria's tournament ended in the Round of 32, a familiar stage for a squad that has found the World Cup's knockout rounds a consistent barrier across recent cycles, including a Round of 16 exit in 2014. Stay across Switzerland vs Algeria for the full story of that result, with lineups, scoring and match statistics from the game.
Player statistic
| Breel Embolo (Assist: Johan Manzambi) |
 |
11' | ||
| 36' |  |
Fares Chaibi | ||
| Dan Ndoye | |
46' | ||
| 72' | |
Hicham Boudaoui |
Match statistic
45
Possession
55
11
Total shots
8
5
Shots on target
2
4
Shots off target
3
2
Blocked shots
3
4
Corners
2
Offsides
2
10
Fouls
12
Additional information
Attendance
54 405
Switzerland
Algeria
