View the live stream and TV coverage details and live score for the 2026 FIFA World Cup Group round of 32 Match - Switzerland vs Algeria.
Switzerland face Algeria in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32 on Thursday, July 2, at BC Place in Vancouver, with kick-off at 05:00 CET/CEST on Friday / 20:00 local time / 23:00 US Eastern. Switzerland topped Group B with seven points, while Algeria reached the knockouts for only the second time, setting up a tactical reunion with coach Vladimir Petkovic facing the Swiss side he previously led.
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| Spain | DAZN, ZAP and beIN Sports 1 will broadcast the match live in Spain. |
| Sweden | The live coverage of the match will be available on TV4 Sweden, NRK 1 and TV4 Play. |
| Norway | The Norwegian football fans can watch the match live on NRK 1 and NRK Sports. |
| France | beIN Sports 1, beIN Sports Connect and myCanal will provide live coverage for French football fans. |
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Team news: Switzerland have no major fresh injury concerns reported, with Granit Xhaka and Breel Embolo expected to lead the spine. Algeria coach Petkovic has warned his team must improve defensively after conceding from distance during the group stage, but Algeria’s attack remains dangerous.
Predicted line-ups
Switzerland 4-2-3-1: Kobel; Widmer, Akanji, Elvedi, Rodriguez; Freuler, Xhaka; Ndoye, Manzambi, Vargas; Embolo.
Algeria 4-2-3-1: Luca Zidane; Belghali, Mandi, Bensebaini, Ait-Nouri; Bentaleb, Zerrouki; Mahrez, Aouar, Benrahma; Amoura.