Switzerland 2-0 Algeria: Embolo and Ndoye end 88-year wait for World Cup knockout win

Switzerland reached the World Cup last 16 for the first time since 1938 after beating Algeria 2-0 in Vancouver, ending an 88-year wait for a knockout win. Breel Embolo scored with 10 minutes on the clock, and Dan Ndoye doubled the lead just 48 seconds into the second half. The match set up Switzerland’s next clash with the winner of Colombia or Ghana. Algeria started well, with Houssem Aouar missing an early chance in the sixth minute, and Switzerland took advantage shortly after their first real attack when Johan Manzambi teed up Embolo. In the second half, Ndoye finished low after Denis Zakaria’s pass set up the ball in the area. Switzerland also survived late threats, including blocks and goal-line resistance against Riyad Mahrez and Fabian Rieder, as Luca Zidane made important saves. Embolo recorded his fourth World Cup goal, while Manzambi became the first Swiss player directly involved in five goals at the tournament, with three scores and two assists.