Kickoff weather14°CRain11 km/h · 100% precip
Round of 322026-07-033:00 AM
2-0
FT
BC Place VancouverVancouverCanada
Full time
Momentum
Timeline and live trends
finished
Switzerland vs Algeria. Toggle one metric at a time to inspect the live shape of the match.
Possession tide
Final read SUI pinned back - 44% of the ball
ControlsPossession · SUI line7 event filters
line
KO
15'
30'
HT
60'
75'
90'
0%0%50%50%100%100%
10'
Switzerland · Goal · Breel Embolo
Switzerland · Tap-in · Assist: Johan Manzambi
36'
Algeria · Yellow card · Farès Chaïbi
Algeria
45+1'
Match · Added time · +4'
Match
46'
Switzerland · Goal · Dan Ndoye
SUI
58'
Algeria · Jaouen Hadjam on for Houssem Aouar
ALG
58'
Algeria · Amine Gouiri on for Ramiz Zerrouki
ALG
70'
Switzerland · Fabian Rieder on for Rubén Vargas
SUI
70'
Switzerland · Noah Okafor on for Johan Manzambi
SUI
71'
Algeria · Anis Hadj Moussa on for Riyad Mahrez
ALG
71'
Algeria · Hicham Boudaoui on for Nabil Bentaleb
ALG
72'
Algeria · Yellow card · Hicham Boudaoui
ALG
82'
Algeria · Adil Boulbina on for Rafik Belghali
ALG
82'
Switzerland · Zeki Amdouni on for Breel Embolo
SUI
87'
Switzerland · Silvan Widmer on for Denis Zakaria
SUI
87'
Switzerland · Michel Aebischer on for Dan Ndoye
SUI
90+1'
Match · Added time · +6'
Match
16 of 130 events · one shared match clock · smoothed visual interpolationline = SUI share, mirror of ALG
Tactical board - same structure across lineup states
Final lineup

Lineup

ManagerMurat YakinManagerVladimir Petkovic
SUI
ALG
Match lens
Story1 / 4
P1 · The head-to-head story
rating + rivalry note

The head-to-head story

Switzerland enters this matchup with a superior Elo rating and stronger recent form compared to Algeria. While Switzerland holds an unbeaten historical record against Algeria, those results stem from dated friendlies. The current challenge hinges on whether Algeria can overcome tactical isolation to break down a disciplined Swiss mid-block.

Favourite read · tournament history · rivalry
Who's the favourite?
SUIFavourite
1914
ALGChallenger
1786
How far each has gone
Tournament history · deepest stage reached per tournament
SUIALG193019501970199020102026
GroupRound of 16Quarter-finalTBD
The rivalry · last 2
SUI 2
SUI 2 wins0 drawsALG 0 wins
+Recent meetings2 matches
1986FriendlySUI 2-0 ALGSUI
1983FriendlySUI 2-1 ALGSUI
P2 · What kind of game
defending gap

What kind of game?

Switzerland enters the match with a significant advantage in defensive resistance compared to Algeria. While both teams show similar possession profiles, Switzerland's higher threat output and defensive stability suggest they may dictate the game's tempo. Algeria will likely look to bridge this gap by leveraging their higher reliance on set-piece opportunities.

Style match-up · bigger shape means more of that trait
SUIALG
PossessionDefendingSet piecesThreat
AxisSUIALG
Possession59.7%58.2%
Defending5.2 resistance2.8 resistance
Set pieces25.0%32.1%
Threat1.56 xG/match1.11 xG/match
P3 · Where it'll be decided
channel pressure

Where it'll be decided

The central corridor remains the primary tactical focus for both sides. With over 70% of attacking volume concentrated centrally, the match will likely be won or lost through the middle. Switzerland's right flank may also see increased activity as Algeria looks to exploit potential defensive gaps in that channel.

Channel match-up · attack share against concession share
SUI attack %ALG concedes %Left wing1313Central7671Right wing12172% overlap
P4 · Who to watch
system-led / star-led

Who to watch

Switzerland's tactical system and Algeria's individual star power define the key battlegrounds. Switzerland will look to dictate the match through high possession and consistent box pressure, while Algeria's reliance on star-led moments could disrupt that rhythm if they capitalize on defensive transitions.

Adaptive spotlight · who / what to watch
per-team branch · threat / contain
Switzerlandsystem-led
B
Box pressure
team tactic
Box touches100th
SUI are a system watch if they keep repeat touches around the penalty area.
Contain it by protecting the top of the box; the cost is inviting wide circulation.
C
Control rhythm
team tactic
Possession85th
SUI are the system watch if possession keeps the match in their tempo band.
Contain it by disrupting the first pass after recovery; the cost is committing numbers forward.
Algeriastar-led
No player or system spotlight data available for this team yet.