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Switzerland 2–0 Algeria · Round of 32 Match Report

Switzerland 2–0 Algeria · Round of 32. Full-time report with Elo ratings, FIFA rankings and verified match facts.

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Switzerland 2–0 Algeria · Round of 32 · BC Place, Vancouver.

This post-match update covers Switzerland (SUI) and Algeria (ALG). Elo lists SUI at 1943 and ALG at 1756, a 187 point gap. Roster data lists SUI with 26 players at average age 27.8, and ALG with 26 players at average age 26.5.

Key numbers

  • Elo rating: Switzerland 1943 · Algeria 1756
  • FIFA ranking: Switzerland #19 · Algeria #35

What to watch

  • Match status: ft; score SUI 2-0 ALG for SUI vs ALG.
  • Venue: BC Place, Vancouver, Canada.
  • Scheduled UTC: 2026-07-03T03:00:00Z.

Fact box

  • Scheduled UTC: 2026-07-03T03:00:00Z.
  • Match status: ft; score SUI 2-0 ALG for SUI vs ALG.
  • Venue: BC Place, Vancouver, Canada.
  • FIFA ranks: SUI 19, ALG 35.

Squad notes

  • Gregor Kobel (Goalkeeper) — Gregor Kobel is listed as Goalkeeper; roster age 28; DOB 1997-12-06.
  • Granit Xhaka (Midfield) — Granit Xhaka is listed as Midfield; roster age 33; DOB 1992-09-27.
  • Breel Embolo (Offence) — Breel Embolo is listed as Offence; roster age 29; DOB 1997-02-14.
  • Riyad Mahrez (Offence) — Riyad Mahrez is listed as Offence; roster age 35; DOB 1991-02-21.
  • Aïssa Mandi (Defence) — Aïssa Mandi is listed as Defence; roster age 34; DOB 1991-10-22.
  • Houssem Aouar (Midfield) — Houssem Aouar is listed as Midfield; roster age 27; DOB 1998-06-30.

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