Forecast vs result · Round of 32 · Match 13
Switzerland vs Algeria
2026-07-03
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Video analysis: player performance
Per-player ratings and event breakdowns from official highlights analysis. Tap a player to see their full match timeline.
8Johan Manzambi9'–13'Opened the scoring for Switzerland and created the opportunity for the second goal.
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Opened the scoring for Switzerland and created the opportunity for the second goal.
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8Breel Embolo13'–140'Scored Switzerland's second goal and was a constant threat, despite being denied multiple times later.
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Scored Switzerland's second goal and was a constant threat, despite being denied multiple times later.
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8Ricardo Rodriguez27'–27'Doubled Switzerland's lead with a precise strike, contributing significantly from a defensive position.
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Doubled Switzerland's lead with a precise strike, contributing significantly from a defensive position.
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8Swiss Goalkeeper31'–54'Made several crucial saves to maintain Switzerland's lead and secure a clean sheet in the highlights.
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Made several crucial saves to maintain Switzerland's lead and secure a clean sheet in the highlights.
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6Denis ZakariaInvolved in a defensive action, contributing to midfield stability.
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Involved in a defensive action, contributing to midfield stability.
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8Algerian Goalkeeper23'–140'Made numerous crucial saves, particularly against Embolo, preventing a much wider margin of defeat for Algeria.
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Made numerous crucial saves, particularly against Embolo, preventing a much wider margin of defeat for Algeria.
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7Farès Chaïbi31'–51'Showcased strong dribbling ability and created multiple shooting opportunities, though he was unable to convert.
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Showcased strong dribbling ability and created multiple shooting opportunities, though he was unable to convert.
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6Houssem Aouar45'–45'Displayed good passing vision and had a shot on target that tested the Swiss goalkeeper.
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Displayed good passing vision and had a shot on target that tested the Swiss goalkeeper.
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6Rafik BelghaliDelivered a dangerous cross that created a scoring chance for Algeria.
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Delivered a dangerous cross that created a scoring chance for Algeria.
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5RosariHad a shot blocked by the Swiss defence, but no further significant contributions were highlighted.
Had a shot blocked by the Swiss defence, but no further significant contributions were highlighted.
5Riyad MahrezHad an attempt on goal that was blocked by a defender, but did not make a significant impact otherwise.
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Had an attempt on goal that was blocked by a defender, but did not make a significant impact otherwise.
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Match observations
- Switzerland secured a comfortable 2-0 victory over Algeria in a match that saw both teams create scoring opportunities.
- The Swiss side demonstrated greater clinical finishing, converting two of their chances while Algeria struggled to find the back of the net.
- The Algerian goalkeeper delivered a strong performance, making multiple important saves to prevent a wider margin of defeat.