Embolo scores early as Switzerland beat Algeria 2-0

In the 2026 World Cup round of 32, Switzerland beat Algeria 2-0. In the 10th minute, Breel Embolo finished a chance created by Johan Manzambi to give Switzerland a 1-0 lead, and that scoreline held through the end of the first half.

Right after the restart, Switzerland doubled the advantage in the 46th minute when D. Ndoye scored to make it 2-0. The score did not change after that, and Switzerland closed out the match with a two-goal margin.

On discipline, Algeria’s Farès Chaïbi was booked in the 36th minute, and H. Boudaoui received a yellow card in the 72nd minute.

In the match statistics, Switzerland had 45% possession to Algeria’s 55%. Expected goals were 2.56 to 0.73, shots were 11 to 8, shots on target 5 to 2, pass completion 81% to 85%, corners 4 to 2, offsides 0 to 2, saves 2 to 2, and fouls 10 to 12.

Going into the match, Switzerland’s previous group-stage result was a 2-1 win over Canada in round 3, while Algeria drew 3-3 with Austria in round 3.