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2 Jul 2026 - 23:00

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Switzerland vs Algeria lineups

4-2-3-1

Switzerland

SUI

Formation

Algeria

ALG

4-1-2-3

1G. Kobel5M. Akanji13R. Rodriguez4N. Elvedi6D. Zakaria17R. Vargas9J. Manzambi11D. Ndoye10G. Xhaka8R. Freuler7B. Embolo23L. Zidane2A. Mandi17R. Belghali21R. Bensebaini15R. Ait Nouri6R. Zerrouki10F. Chaibi19N. Bentaleb7R. Mahrez8H. Aouar22I. Maza

Algeria

ALG

4-2-3-1

SUIALG

Starting XI

• 1

  G. Kobel

  7.7
  23

  L. Zidane

  6.0
• 5

  M. Akanji

  7.5
  2

  A. Mandi

  6.0
• 13

  R. Rodriguez

  7.5
  17

  R. Belghali

  A. Boulbina 82'

  6.0
• 4

  N. Elvedi

  7.6
  21

  R. Bensebaini

  6.0
• 6

  D. Zakaria

  S. Widmer 87'

  7.1
  15

  R. Ait Nouri

  6.1
• 17

  R. Vargas

  F. Rieder 70'

  7.2
  6

  R. Zerrouki

  A. Gouiri 58'

  6.1
• 9

  J. Manzambi

  N. Okafor 70'

  7.5
  10

  F. Chaibi

  5.7
• 11

  D. Ndoye

  M. Aebischer 87'

  8.0
  19

  N. Bentaleb

  H. Boudaoui 71'

  6.1
• 10

  CG. Xhaka

  7.3
  7

  CR. Mahrez

  A. Hadj Moussa 71'

  6.4
• 8

  R. Freuler

  7.3
  8

  H. Aouar

  J. Hadjam 58'

  6.4
• 7

  B. Embolo

  Z. Amdouni 82'

  7.7
  22

  I. Maza

  6.3

Substitutes

• 3

  S. Widmer

  D. Zakaria 87'

  6.0
  5

  Z. Belaid
• 21

  M. Keller
  13

  J. Hadjam

  H. Aouar 58'

  6.1
• 12

  Y. Mvogo
  4

  M. Tougai
• 2

  M. Muheim
  16

  O. Benbot
• 20

  M. Aebischer

  D. Ndoye 87'

  6.0
  14

  H. Boudaoui

  N. Bentaleb 71'

  5.8
• 16

  C. Fassnacht
  3

  A. Abada
• 15

  D. Sow
  20

  A. Boulbina

  R. Belghali 82'

  6.0
• 22

  F. Rieder

  R. Vargas 70'

  5.9
  1

  M. Mastil
• 18

  E. Coemert
  26

  S. Chergui
• 26

  C. Itten
  11

  A. Hadj Moussa

  R. Mahrez 71'

  6.0
• 14

  A. Jashari
  24

  Y. Titraoui
• 24

  A. Amenda
  25

  F. Ghedjemis
• 19

  N. Okafor

  J. Manzambi 70'

  6.2
  9

  A. Gouiri

  R. Zerrouki 58'

  6.0
• 23

  Z. Amdouni

  B. Embolo 82'

  6.0

Manager

• M. Yakin

• V. Petkovic

Switzerland vs Algeria Live Streams

Today's game between Switzerland and Algeria will be broadcast live on FOX and Telemundo. Both channels are available to stream live on Fubo who offer new customers a free five day trial of their service.

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Switzerland vs Algeria Match Preview

The Round of 32 clash between Switzerland and Algeria at the 2026 FIFA World Cup is shaping up to be an intriguing tactical and emotional battle.

Algeria’s manager, Vladimir Petković, spent seven years (2014–2021) coaching Switzerland. He famously built the tactical foundation of the current Swiss core, leading them to historic heights like the Euro 2020 quarterfinals. Now, he faces his old squad, including veteran captain Granit Xhaka and striker Breel Embolo, in a do-or-die World Cup match.

"Just as I know the players, the players know me... But after that, the players will go out there on the pitch. We need to give 120 per cent against a very decent Switzerland side." — Vladimir Petković, Algeria Coach

Switzerland Team News

The Swiss head into the Round of 32 with a fully fit, highly settled squad. There are no confirmed injury concerns or suspensions for La Nati.

The biggest selection headache for Murat Yakin revolves around 20-year-old breakout sensation Johan Manzambi. He has lit up the tournament with three goals and an assist, but mostly as a substitute. Yakin must decide whether to unleash him from the opening whistle or keep him as a lethal weapon off the bench.

Expect the spine of the team to remain untouched. Granit Xhaka and Remo Freuler will anchor the midfield, Manuel Akanji will lead the backline, and Breel Embolo is locked in to spearhead the attack.

Algeria Team News

Algeria also boasts a clean injury and suspension sheet after their chaotic group stage exit-avoidance.

Coach Petković is expected to stick with an aggressive, vertical system. Full-backs like Rafik Belghali and Rayan Aït-Nouri are projected to push incredibly high up the pitch to try and catch the disciplined Swiss defense out of position on the counter.

Riyad Mahrez and Amine Gouiri remain the focal points of the attack, while Lyon's Houssem Aouar and young talent Ibrahim Maza are tipped to drive the creative play through the middle.

Form

The Swiss marched into the knockouts with typical European efficiency, topping Group B unbeaten with 7 points. They started slightly slow but picked up serious momentum:

• 1–1 draw against Qatar
• 4–1 win against Bosnia & Herzegovina
• 2–1 win against tournament co-hosts Canada

The Fennec Foxes took a far more chaotic, dramatic path to Vancouver. They scraped through as one of the best third-placed teams with 4 points:

• 0–3 loss to Argentina
• 2–1 win over Jordan
• 3–3 thriller against Austria (where they conceded a gut-wrenching stoppage-time equalizer)

Head-to-Head Record

This is the first-ever competitive fixture between the two nations. They have only played two friendlies against each other in history (back in the 1980s), both of which were won by Switzerland. While Switzerland is favored due to tournament pedigree and consistency, Algeria's "nothing-to-lose" underdog energy makes them incredibly dangerous.

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