liveUpdated 21s agoFollow live as Switzerland and Algeria face off in Vancouver for a spot in the last 16.The Athletic Live TeamJuly 2, 2026 at 8:40 PM EDTAlgeria fans ahead of today’s knockout game. GettySwitzerland vs Algeria — LatestToday’s final match pits Switzerland against Algeria, with a spot in the last 16 on the line.Switzerland won Group B and remain unbeaten as they look to beat an Algeria team that qualified for the round of 32 from third spot in Group J.Algeria were involved in a thrilling 3-3 draw against Austria last time out, to seal the point they needed to reach the knockout phase.Today’s winner will face either Colombia or Ghana in the round of 16. Those two sides play tomorrow.Kick-off: 11pm ETWatch: FS1, Fubo (try for free)Join the conversation or email live@theathletic.comToday’s venue: BC Place, Vancouver Getty ImagesWhile BC Place itself might not be an aesthetic modern marvel inside — not many of the 2026 World Cup venues are — the views from outside and the aerial shots armchair fans are going to be treated to during games will not be beaten.Situated on False Creek, BC Place sits at the foot of downtown Vancouver, just a few minutes’ walk from the Stadium-Chinatown SkyTrain station, with stunning glass buildings and mountains nearby and, oh, the Pacific Ocean as well.Join The Athletic’s WhatsApp channel The AthleticWant to keep up to date with the latest World Cup news, right in your pocket?Join our World Cup WhatsApp channel for every story that matters from breaking news to in-depth analysis.You can sign up to the channel here.Find the perfect pod for you Looking for a show to scratch your World Cup itch? We’ve got you covered.The Totally Football Show after every game day from L.A.The Athletic FC Podcast with Emma Paton and Adam Leventhal on the day’s biggest stories.Tifo’s live four-hour watchalongs.Watch or listen wherever you get your podcasts.Sign up to our World Cup Briefing Want an update of everything going on at the 2026 World Cup dropped into your boxing every morning?Sign up here to The Athletic’s World Cup Briefing so that you don’t miss a thing.Subscribe to The Athletic There is no better time to be a subscriber to The Athletic for all the sporting insight, analysis and live coverage you need during the World Cup and beyond.As well as the ongoing tournament in Canada, the U.S. and Mexico, you can get your soccer fix with us for the rest of the year with our Champions League and Premier League coverage, plus Europe’s top leagues.Meanwhile, the Formula 1 season is in full swing and we have golf, tennis and more on the cards.Subscribe to The Athletic on an exclusive offer here.How to watch today’s match Getty ImagesIn the United States, the match will be broadcast on FS1 and Telemundo. Viewers in the UK can view the game on BBC One. You can also stream the match on Fubo (try for free).What time is today’s match? Getty ImagesSwitzerland vs Algeria is set to kick off at 8pm PT, which is local time in Vancouver. That is 11pm ET and 4am BST Friday for you eager observers in the UK.Welcome to Switzerland vs Algeria — LIVE! Getty ImagesHello and welcome to our coverage of today’s round of 32 match between Switzerland and Algeria.Algeria group-stage finale against Austria was arguably the most dramatic game of the World Cup so far. Algeria needed a win or draw to reach the round of 32, and they grabbed the point they needed in a 3-3 thriller that saw two goals in added time and an abundance of second-half fireworks.Their prize is today’s knockout clash with Switzerland, who remain unbeaten at this tournament and won Group B.Follow along for all the build-up, team news and match updates from our reporters on the ground — as well as in-depth analysis and reaction to the final result.