Switzerland's Johan Manzambi (9) celebrates after scoring as Canada goalkeeper Maxime Crepeau reacts during the World Cup Group B soccer match between Switzerland and Canada in Vancouver, British Columbia, Wednesday, June 24, 2026. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)
Switzerland, Algeria meet Thursday in World Cup’s round of 32 in Vancouver
Jun 27, 2026 | 9:31 PM
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VANCOUVER — Switzerland had to wait until late Saturday night to learn who they’ll be playing in their first World Cup knockout match on Thursday at BC Place Stadium.
Algeria, which earned a dramatic 3-3 draw with Austria on Saturday in Kansas City, finished third in Group J with a win, loss and draw in its group and will play in Vancouver against Switzerland.
Defending champion Argentina (3-0-0) and Austria (1-1-1) also advanced from Group J.
Switzerland topped Group B with two wins and a draw, finishing ahead of Canada (1-1-1), Bosnia-Herzegovina (1-1-1) and Qatar (0-1-2).
