Algeria’s journey ends in the round of 32 at the 2026 FIFA World Cup courtesy of Switzerland.

Despite their controlled start, it was Switzerland who struck first on their very first real threat.

In the 11th minute, Johan Manzambi surged forward, covering fifteen metres to beat Aïssa Mandi, before finding Breel Embolo, who was left unmarked to tap the ball into the back of the net.

It was right at the end of the first half that the Fennecs carved out their best chance: set up by a Mahrez cross, Aouar laid it off for Maza, whose effort, unfortunately, drifted wide of Kobel’s goal.

Barely a minute into the second half, a poor clearance from Rafik Belghali landed straight at the feet of Dan Ndoye, who calmly opened up his foot and slotted the ball into the bottom corner past Luca Zidane.

The Swiss will take on the winner of the match between Ghana and Colombia in the round of 16 stage.