What happened in the match?

Algeria lost 2-0 to Switzerland in the round of 32 of the FIFA World Cup 2026. Breel Embolo scored a goal in the 10th minute, and Dan Ndoye in the 46th minute.

Why did Algeria lose?

The Algerian team was good in the first half, but it suffered from a lack of depth in the attack due to the absence of a classic striker in the starting lineup.

What's next?

The Swiss team will face the winner of the match between Colombia and Ghana in the next round.

DateMatchResult
2026-06-28Algeria - Austria3-3

Riyad Mahrez contributed to three goals in the 2026 World Cup, but no Algerian player has ever contributed to more goals in a single edition.

Match statistics

Yohan Manzambi scored three goals from three shots on goal in the 2026 World Cup. The only two Swiss players who scored more goals in a single edition are Joseph Hugi and Robert Ballaman.