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Mehdi BOUZOUINA

World Cup 2026: Manzambi's brilliance guides Switzerland past Algeria

Dan Ndoye #11 of Switzerland scores his team's second goal during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32 match between Switzerland and Algeria at BC Place Vancouver.
Dan Ndoye #11 of Switzerland scores his team's second goal during the FIFA World Cup 2026 match between Switzerland and Algeria at BC Place Vancouver on July 2, 2026. © Alex Grimm, AFP

Switzerland secured their passage to the last 16 with a disciplined 2-0 victory over Algeria in Vancouver, with goals from Breel Embolo and Dan Ndoye proving decisive. The Nati finally broke their curse in knockout football, while the Fennecs' tournament ended in disappointment after showing early promise.

Switzerland defeated Algeria 2-0 in the round of 32 on Thursday evening in Vancouver, ending one of world football's longest curses as the Nati claimed their first knockout victory in decades.

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