Switzerland claimed their first win in a World Cup knockout match in 88 years, beating Algeria 2-0 to reach the last 16 of this year’s tournament.They will now face the winner of Friday’s clash between Colombia and Ghana in a bid to reach the quarter-finals for the first time since their home tournament in 1954.The Swiss took the lead in the 10th minute through Breel Embolo, but Johan Manzambi did all the hard work.The Freiburg midfielder sprinted to the box and beat the defender before keeping the ball in play and cutting back to Embolo to turn in from close range.After the break, Switzerland needed only 48 seconds to find the net again, with welcome help from their opponents.Algeria twice failed to clear a ball in the box after a cross from Denis Zakaria. The ball eventually found Dan Ndoye, who steered a low shot into the bottom corner.
Switzerland beat Algeria to reach World Cup last 16 for first time since 1954
Embolo, Ndoye score and Swiss will now face the winner of Friday’s clash between Colombia and Ghana.











