Switzerland break 86-year drought with Yakin's 2-0 knockout win

Switzerland, guided by coach Murat Yakin, defeated Algeria 2-0 in the World Cup round of 16 in Vancouver, delivering the nation's first knockout-stage victory since 1938. A 20‑year‑old Johan Manzambi set up Breel Embolo's opener, while Dan Ndoye sealed the win minutes after the break, sending the Swiss into the quarter‑finals. The match took place in Vancouver as part of the World Cup round of 16. Coach Murat Yakin's tactical setup paid off, with the Swiss side controlling key phases of play. Twenty‑year‑old Johan Manzambi, already on three tournament goals, shook off two defenders and delivered a precise pass to Breel Embolo, who converted to make it 1-0.

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Algeria fielded Feyenoord striker Ramiz Zerrouki in the starting eleven, while Anis Hadj Moussa began on the bench. An early attempt by Ibrahim Maza drifted just wide of the target before the interval. Dan Ndoye capitalised on a moment of weak defending, finding the net a minute after the break to double Switzerland's lead. The goal cemented the Swiss advantage as the game settled into a slower rhythm.

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Keeper Kobel had little to do as Switzerland pressed forward, and Algeria, despite the introduction of substitute Hadj Moussa, failed to create clear chances. Fabian Rieder later missed a chance to make it 3-0, striking the ball badly for an empty net. Switzerland will meet the winner of the Colombia‑Ghana clash on Tuesday 7 July in Vancouver. The Colombian‑Ghana match is scheduled for Saturday morning at 03:30 am Dutch time in Kansas City.