Switzerland 2-0 Algeria: Switzerland wins.

Updated at 11:58 AM on July 3, 2026

Team lineup updated at 09:23 on 03/07/2026

Official lineup

Switzerland

Diagram: 4-2-3-1

CoachMurat Yakin

Starting lineup:

• 1. Gregor Kobel (G)
• 6. Denis Zakaria (D)
• 4. Nico Elvedi (D)
• 5. Manuel Akanji (D)
• 13. Ricardo Rodríguez (D)
• 8. Remo Freuler (M)
• 10. Granit Xhaka (M)
• 11. Dan Ndoye (M)
• 9. Johan Manzambi (M)
• 17. Rubén Vargas (M)
• 7. Breel Embolo (F)

Substitutes:

• 12. Yvon Mvogo
• 21. Marvin Keller
• 18. Eray Cömert
• 24. Aurèle Amenda
• 3. Silvan Widmer
• 2. Miro Muheim
• 16. Christian Fassnacht
• 14. Ardon Jashari
• 15. Djibril Sow
• 22. Fabian Rieder
• 20. Michel Aebischer
• 26. Cédric Itten
• 19. Noah Okafor
• 23. Zeki Amdouni

Algeria

Diagram: 4-2-3-1

CoachVladimir Petkovic

Starting lineup:

• 23. Luca Zidane (G)
• 17. Rafik Belghali (D)
• 2. Aïssa Mandi (D)
• 21. Ramy Bensebaini (D)
• 15. Rayan Aït-Nouri (D)
• 6. Ramiz Zerrouki (M)
• 19. Nabil Bentaleb (M)
• 7. Riyad Mahrez (M)
• 8. Houssem Aouar (M)
• 10. Farès Chaïbi (M)
• 22. Ibrahim Maza (F)

Substitutes:

• 1. Melvin Mastil
• 16. Oussama Benbot
• 3. Achref Abada
• 4. Mohamed Tougai
• 5. Zineddine Belaid
• 13. Jaouen Hadjam
• 26. Samir Sophian Chergui
• 20. Adil Boulbina
• 11. Anis Hadj Moussa
• 14. Hicham Boudaoui
• 24. Yassine Titraoui
• 9. Amine Gouri
• 25. Farès Ghedjemis

There's no turning back in this match.

The Round of 16 of the 2026 World Cup features an exciting clash between Switzerland and Algeria at BC Place, kicking off at 10:00 AM on July 3rd, 2026. This is a knockout match – win or lose – leaving no room for calculation or waiting for results from the group stage.

Psychological pressure in knockout matches is always a key factor in determining class. Both teams understand that a small mistake could end their World Cup journey.

Switzerland: Timely acceleration

Switzerland entered the round of 16 in good form. In their last three matches, the Central European team secured two wins and one draw — a positive sign heading into the decisive stage.

Notably, their two most recent consecutive wins show that Switzerland is regaining its stability and rhythm. The disciplined, tightly organized style of play that is the trademark of Swiss football will be the foundation for them to control the pace of the game against Algeria.

Algeria: Needs to overcome the ghost of defeat.

Conversely, Algeria comes into this match with a more complicated mindset. In their last three matches, the North African team has had one win, one draw, and one loss — with the loss being their most recent result. This is something Algeria needs to quickly overcome psychologically.

However, knockout football has its own rules. Algeria has shown the ability to perform well in crucial moments, and a win in their last three matches suggests they are perfectly capable of causing an upset.

Assessment

Switzerland are in a better form with a recent run of results, but in knockout football, that advantage doesn't guarantee anything. Algeria, with their fast-paced style of play and physical strength, could certainly cause problems for the Swiss defense.

Switzerland is considered superior in terms of stability and experience in major tournaments, but Algeria will not be coming to BC Place just to be spectators. This promises to be a tense match, where focus and mental fortitude will determine which team continues its journey in the 2026 World Cup.

Switzerland's recent form

• June 25, 2026: Switzerland 2-1 Canada (Winner)
• June 19, 2026: Switzerland 4-1 Bosnia & Herzegovina (Winner)
• June 14, 2026: Qatar 1-1 Switzerland (Draw)
• 07/06/2026: Switzerland 1-1 Australia (Draw)
• May 31, 2026: Switzerland 4-1 Jordan (Winner)

Algeria's recent form

• June 28, 2026: Algeria 3-3 Austria (Draw)
• June 23, 2026: Jordan 1-2 Algeria (Winner)
• June 17, 2026: Argentina 3-0 Algeria (Lose)
• June 11, 2026: Bolivia 0-4 Algeria (Winner)
• 04/06/2026: Netherlands 0-1 Algeria (Winner)

Rankings

Team form and statistics

Switzerland (Host)

Form in the last 5 matches:DWV

Statistics for this season:

• Matches played: 3
• Wins: 2 (2 at home)
• Draw: 1 (0 at home)
• Losses: 0 (0 at home)

Goal:

• Scored: 7 goals (Average: 2.3 goals/match)
• Goals conceded: 3 (Average: 1.0 goal/match)

Algeria (Guest)

Form in the last 5 matches:LWD

Statistics for this season:

• Matches played: 3
• Wins: 1 (1 away)
• Draw: 1 (0 away)
• Losses: 1 (1 away game)

Goal:

• Scored: 5 goals (Average: 1.7 goals/match)
• Goals conceded: 7 goals (Average: 2.3 goals/match)

Force situation

Switzerland:No injury information available.

Algeria:No injury information available.

Predicted lineup

Predictions and odds

Predicted winner:Switzerland

Win or draw

Predicted odds:

• Home team wins: 45%
• Draw: 45%
• Guest wins: 10%

Predicted number of goals:

• Home team: -3.5 goals
• Guests: -2.5 tables

Advice:Combo Double chance : Switzerland or draw and +1.5 goals