VANCOUVER, July 1 : Switzerland will face a team that knows them well when they meet Algeria in their World Cup last 32 on Thursday, with the North Africans coached by Vladimir Petkovic - the man who guided the Swiss national team for seven years. Petkovic joined Swiss club Chur 97 in 1987, going on to play f

World Cup 2026 Algeria face Group B winners Switzerland in Vancouver after sneaking into the last 32 as one of the eight best third-placed teams.

VANCOUVER, June 30 : Reaching the World Cup round of 16 has become something of a habit for Switzerland, and they will aim to do so again when they face Algeria in the round of 32…