World Cup 2026: Switzerland lead Algeria at half-time (1-0)

Switzerland lead Algeria 1-0 at half-time in their 2026 World Cup round-of-16 match at Vancouver Stadium after Breel Embolo’s 10th-minute goal.

Henry DONCHE

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On 3 Jul 2026 at 04:52 Updated 3 Jul 2026

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Illustration du match Suisse VS Algérie, le 03/07/2026 04:00, stade Vancouver Stadium

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Switzerland lead Algeria 1-0 at half-time in the round of 16 of the 2026 World Cup at Vancouver Stadium. The scoring was opened as early as the 10th minute by Breel Embolo, from a Johan Manzambi assist. The first half was marked by Algerian dominance in possession (60%), without being able to convert it.

The match pits two sides against each other, with Switzerland, coached by Murat Yakin, set up in a 4-2-3-1, and Algeria, under Vladimir Petkovic, in a 4-3-3. Switzerland’s defensive discipline, combined with efficiency in winning the ball back and counterattacking, quickly paid off with Embolo’s goal.

Switzerland showed solid organisation and effective tactical control in defence, with key players such as goalkeeper Gregor Kobel and defenders Denis Zakaria, Nico Elvedi and Manuel Akanji. Midfielder Granit Xhaka also used his experience to bring balance to the Swiss game. In attack, Breel Embolo stood out with his goal, supported by midfielders Johan Manzambi and Dan Ndoye, who played a key role in creating danger.

For Algeria, keeping the ball was not enough to break down Switzerland’s discipline. Riyad Mahrez, Farès Chaïbi and Ibrahim Maza produced a few attacking moves, but the opposing defensive block remained difficult to get through. Chaïbi was shown a yellow card in the 36th minute, which could complicate the management of the second half for the Algerian team.

Statistically, Switzerland attempted three shots, two of them on target, and goalkeeper Gregor Kobel made one decisive intervention. Algeria also had three shots at goal, but put only one of their attempts on target. Despite Algeria enjoying more possession, the Swiss converted their first chance into a goal, giving them the lead at the break.

Switzerland

Finished 2-0 Vancouver Stadium

Algeria

03/07/2026 04:00 Round of 32

Fil du match

10'But - Breel Embolo (passe Johan Manzambi)Suisse, 10e
36'Carton jaune - Fares ChaibiAlgérie, 36e
46'But - Dan NdoyeSuisse, 46e
58'Remplacement - Houssem Aouar (remplace Jaouen Hadjam)Algérie, 58e
58'Remplacement - Ramiz Zerrouki (remplace Amine Gouiri)Algérie, 58e
71'Remplacement - Rubén Vargas (remplace Fabian Rieder)Suisse, 71e
71'Remplacement - Johan Manzambi (remplace Noah Okafor)Suisse, 71e
71'Remplacement - Riyad Mahrez (remplace Anis Hadj Moussa)Algérie, 71e
71'Remplacement - Nabil Bentaleb (remplace Hicham Boudaoui)Algérie, 71e
72'Carton jaune - Hicham BoudaouiAlgérie, 72e
82'Remplacement - Rafik Belghali (remplace Adil Boulbina)Algérie, 82e
83'Remplacement - Breel Embolo (remplace Zeki Amdouni)Suisse, 83e
87'Remplacement - Denis Zakaria (remplace Silvan Widmer)Suisse, 87e
87'Remplacement - Dan Ndoye (remplace Michel Aebischer)Suisse, 87e

Les chiffres du match

Tirs cadres : Switzerland 4 / Algeria 2
Tirs : Switzerland 9 / Algeria 7
Possession : Switzerland 44% / Algeria 56%
Corners : Switzerland 4 / Algeria 2
Fautes : Switzerland 10 / Algeria 11
Cartons jaunes : Switzerland 0 / Algeria 2
Passes : Switzerland 416 / Algeria 543
Precision des passes : Switzerland 81% / Algeria 85%
xG : Switzerland 2.40 / Algeria 0.71

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World Cup 2026: Switzerland lead Algeria at half-time (1-0)

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