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Switzerland vs Algeria predictions as Round of 32 enters its final stages
Switzerland and Algeria face off in Vancouver during the World Cup 2026 Round of 32, with the winner advancing to play either Colombia or Ghana.
Key takeaways
- Switzerland and Algeria play in Vancouver for a spot in the Round of 16 against Colombia or Ghana
- Switzerland are bookmakers' favorites to win the match
- Johan Manzambi is drawing transfer interest from Premier League club Newcastle United
- Switzerland prefer a possession-based game while Algeria are strong on the counter-attack
- Algeria have won only four of nine penalty shootouts, while Switzerland have won one of six
Switzerland and Algeria face off in Vancouver during the World Cup 2026 Round of 32, with the winner advancing to play either Colombia or Ghana. Switzerland entered the knockout stage after recovering from a draw against Qatar to beat Bosnia and Herzegovina 4-1 and Canada 2-1. Algeria advanced following a loss to Argentina, a 2-1 win over Jordan, and a 3-3 draw with Austria. Switzerland's 20-year-old Johan Manzambi, who has scored three goals in three games, is drawing Premier League interest, while Algeria relies on the experience of Riyad Mahrez, Houssem Aouar, and Amine Gouiri.
By the numbers
- 3
- Goals scored by Johan Manzambi in three games
- 4/9
- Algeria's penalty shootout win ratio in all competitions
- 1/6
- Switzerland's penalty shootout win ratio in all competitions
- 20/21
- Boyle Sports odds for a Switzerland win
- 14/5
- Boyle Sports odds for an Algeria win
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Common questions
- What happened with Switzerland?
- Switzerland and Algeria play in Vancouver for a spot in the Round of 16 against Colombia or Ghana
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