Colombia, Switzerland and 2026 FIFA World Cup
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Follow the Switzerland vs. Algeria live at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Real-time score updates, key plays, and match analysis as it happens.
It will be Switzerland in the Round of 16 of the 2026 World Cup after a 2-0 win over Algeria on Thursday. It's the fourth straight time the Swiss have reached the Round of 16, but they're still looking for their first quarterfinal appearance since hosting the tournament in 1954.
Algeria are chasing their first-ever knockout win at the World Cup, while Switzerland are hoping for their fifth round of 16 berth in the last six World Cups
The victory was Switzerland’s first in the knockout stage since 1938, and it will fancy its chances in the next round after a tactical master class orchestrated by coach Murat Yakin.
One of Switzerland or Colombia will be in the World Cup quarterfinals. | Visionhaus/Getty Images (Switzerland), FRANCK FIFE/AFP/Getty Images (Colombia). Switzerland and Colombia face a shootout for a ticket to the World Cup quarterfinals when they face one ...
Switzerland takes on Algeria in their round of 32 matchup at the World Cup on July 2. See who is in the projected lineup.
Switzerland coach Murat Yakin faces an anxious wait to see if three of his most influential players will be fit for their World Cup last-16 clash with Colombia on Tuesday.
