Switzerland End 88-Year Knockout Drought With 2-0 Win Over Algeria

Sky Sports · 1d ago

Breel Embolo and Dan Ndoye scored either side of halftime as Switzerland eased past Algeria in Vancouver, picking up their first World Cup knockout-round victory since 1938. The Swiss controlled the match from the opening whistle and rarely looked troubled defensively. They advance to face the winner of Colombia vs. Ghana in the round of 16.