2026 World Cup Round of 16: Switzerland Join 12 Other Nations After Algeria Win

2026 World Cup Round of 16 gained another team on Thursday as Switzerland secured their place with a commanding 2-0 victory over Algeria in the Round of 32.

Dan Ndoye and Breel Embolo scored to seal the win, sending Switzerland into the 2026 World Cup Round of 16. They will now face either Colombia or Ghana in the next knockout match.

Meanwhile, Switzerland joined Belgium, France, Brazil, Norway, Morocco, Paraguay, Canada, Mexico, England, Portugal, Spain and the United States in the last 16.

The 2026 World Cup Round of 16 lineup continues to take shape as the remaining Round of 32 matches determine the final qualifiers. Consequently, football fans are set for more high-stakes clashes as the tournament moves closer to the quarter-finals.