Switzerland don qualify for FIFA World Cup Round of 16 after dem beat Algeria 2-0 for BC Place.
Na the first time both countries dey meet for competitive match, and Switzerland use better performance take write history as dem continue their fine run for the tournament, na weytin Hitvibz dey yan be dat.
Switzerland Show Class as Dem Punish Algeria Early
Algeria start the match with plenty confidence and almost score first, but Houssem Aouar waste better chance wey fit put dem ahead.
That miss later cost dem, as Switzerland use their first real chance take open scoring.
Young star Johan Manzambi make brilliant run enter the byline before e square the ball give Breel Embolo, wey no waste time to tap am enter net. Na Embolo second goal be that for this FIFA World Cup.
As the first half continue, both teams no really create plenty clear chances. Denis Zakaria nearly increase the lead with header, while Gregor Kobel comfortably stop Farès Chaïbi attempt.
Ibrahim Maza later get Algeria best chance before halftime, but e shoot wide when e suppose score.
Switzerland Dey Dream Bigger for FIFA World Cup
Just seconds after second half start, Switzerland strike again. Poor clearance from Algeria defence fall for Dan Ndoye, and the forward calmly fire low shot enter the corner to make am 2-0.
From that moment, Switzerland control the game with confidence as Algeria no fit mount any serious comeback.
Fabian Rieder even miss chance to add another goal late for the match after e shoot straight at goalkeeper Luca Zidane.
The victory means Switzerland don qualify for the FIFA World Cup Round of 16, where dem go face either Colombia or Ghana.
The Swiss side don now stay unbeaten for seven matches and don win three straight FIFA World Cup games for the first time in their history.
For Algeria, their FIFA World Cup journey don end. Dem now go shift focus to the Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers wey go start for September.
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Last Updated on July 3, 2026 8:03 am by Hitvibz Media
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