Switzerland 0-0 Algeria Live Score, FIFA World Cup 2026: Embolo Fires Swiss Ahead With Simple Close-Range Finish

Switzerland are growing in confidence and look far more likely to find the next goal. Dan Ndoye whips in an inviting cross from the right, with Breel Embolo timing his run brilliantly to get in front of his marker inside the six-yard box. The striker attempts a clever first-time flick towards the near post, but gets the angle all wrong as the effort flashes just wide. Algeria survive another scare, but the Swiss are firmly on top heading into the closing stages of the first half.

The Swiss nearly double their advantage with a beautifully weighted pass from Ricardo Rodriguez. Spotting Breel Embolo's perfectly timed run, Rodriguez clips a long ball over the top that slices through Algeria's flat-footed backline. Embolo stretches to make contact but falls just a metre short of getting the decisive touch. A huge let-off for Algeria, who continue to live dangerously at the back as Switzerland threaten to take complete control.

Against the run of play, Switzerland strike first! Johan Manzambi produces a moment of brilliance, weaving past several Algerian defenders before reaching the byline. The youngster keeps his composure and cuts the ball back perfectly into the six-yard box, where Breel Embolo arrives unmarked to tap home from close range. A clinical counterattack gives the Swiss the breakthrough after absorbing Algeria's early pressure, and BC Place erupts as Murat Yakin's side take a 1-0 lead.

The Desert Foxes carve out the first real opening of the contest! A dangerous cross from the right picks out two unmarked attackers inside the box. Riyad Mahrez cleverly lets the delivery run through his legs, leaving Houssem Aouar with the goal at his mercy, but the midfielder fails to make clean contact. His scuffed effort trickles harmlessly wide, letting Switzerland off the hook after an early defensive scare.

We are underway at BC Place! Algeria, sporting their traditional white shirts with green trim, get the ball rolling from the centre circle, while Switzerland, dressed head-to-toe in red, settle into their defensive shape. The stakes couldn't be higher in this FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32 clash, with a place in the last 16 on the line.

23 Luca Zidane (gk); 17 Rafik Belghali, 2 Aissa Mandi, 21 Ramy Bensebaini, 15 Rayan Aït-Nouri; 6 Ramiz Zerrouki, 22 Ibrahim Maza, 8 Houssem Aouar, 19 Nabil Bentaleb; 7 Riyad Mahrez (c), 10 Farès Chaïbi.

1 Gregor Kobel; 6 Denis Zakaria, 4 Nico Elvedi, 5 Manuel Akanji, 13 Ricardo Rodriguez; 11 Dan Ndoye, 10 Granit Xhaka (c), 8 Remo Freuler; 17 Ruben Vargas, 7 Breel Embolo, 9 Johan Manzambi.

The FIFA World Cup 2026 will be telecast live on Unite8 Sports network on television. For live streaming, one can catch the action on the Zee5 app and website.

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