Switzerland End 88-Year World Cup Knockout Wait With Comfortable Win Over Algeria

Switzerland produced a composed and clinical display to defeat Algeria 2-0 in Vancouver, securing their first FIFA World Cup knockout victory since 1938 and booking a place in the Round of 16.
Goals from Breel Embolo and Dan Ndoye ensured Murat Yakin’s side comfortably advanced, extending Switzerland’s impressive run of reaching the last 16 for a fourth consecutive World Cup.
The Swiss made a dream start, taking the lead in the 10th minute through Embolo. The striker tapped home after a dazzling run and intelligent cut-back from Freiburg youngster Johan Manzambi, who skipped past his marker before delivering the perfect assist.
Switzerland wasted little time after the restart, doubl...