WORLD CUP | Switzerland reach Round of 16 with 2-0 win over Algeria

Switzerland advanced to the Round of 16 at the 2026 World Cup after beating Algeria 2-0 on Thursday in Vancouver, according to Yahoo Sports. Breel Embolo scored in the 10th minute after a counter-attack led by Johan Manzambi, and Dan Ndoye made it 2-0 from the top of the penalty area early in the second half. The Swiss, who won three straight World Cup matches for the first time, will face the winner of Colombia vs. Ghana on Friday (9:30 p.m. ET, Fox).