Live Match: Switzerland vs Algeria, FIFA World Cup — Yakin Reunites With Old Rival Petkovic on the Touchline

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Live Match: Switzerland vs Algeria, FIFA World Cup — Yakin Reunites With Old Rival Petkovic on the Touchline

Switzerland hold a 1-0 lead over Algeria at half-time in this FIFA World Cup knockout clash. Algeria pushed hard in the dying minutes of the opening half but could not find the equaliser. After a brief drinks break, both sides are ready to resume for the second period.

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Switzerland hold a 1-0 lead over Algeria at half-time in this FIFA World Cup knockout clash. Algeria pushed hard in the dying minutes of the opening half but could not find the equaliser. After a brief drinks break, both sides are ready to resume for the second period.

Live updates

Key Updates 3

49' — First Half Comes to a Close
35:22 – Chaïbi Booked for Rough Challenge
9:59 | GOAL! Embolo Fires Switzerland Into the Lead

July 03, 2026 09:19
27:53 — Break Concluded
The drinks break has wrapped up and both teams are set to get play back underway on the pitch.
July 03, 2026 09:19
24:42 — Play Paused for Drinks Break
A brief halt has been called on the pitch to give players the opportunity to take on fluids during a scheduled drinks break.
July 03, 2026 09:19
Half Time
49' — First Half Comes to a Close
The referee has blown the whistle to bring the first period to a close. Switzerland head into the interval with a 1-0 advantage, leaving Algeria with work to do in the second half.
July 03, 2026 09:18
Offside
47:37 — Offside Against Algeria
The offside flag is raised against Algeria as Ibrahim Maza is caught in an illegal position by the assistant referee.
July 03, 2026 09:17
46:55 — Maza's Effort Drifts Wide
Algeria go agonisingly close to levelling. Ibrahim Maza struck with his left foot from the middle of the penalty area, but the ball travelled just to the right of the target. Houssem Aouar had laid the chance on.
July 03, 2026 09:15
45:08 — Four Minutes Added
The fourth official has held up the board indicating that 4 minutes of stoppage time will be appended to the end of the first half.
July 03, 2026 09:14
Corner
42:21 — Kobel Denies Chaïbi
Algeria come close again but are denied by the keeper. Farès Chaïbi unleashed a right-footed strike from the left side of the box, only for Switzerland's Gregor Kobel to get down sharply to his bottom-left corner and keep it out. Houssem Aouar provided the assist.
July 03, 2026 09:12
Free Kick
42:04 — Free Kick Won by Mahrez
Algeria's Riyad Mahrez earns a free kick for his side out on the right flank.
July 03, 2026 09:12
Free Kick
42:04 — Foul by Manzambi
Switzerland's Johan Manzambi is penalised by the referee for giving away a foul.
July 03, 2026 09:10
Corner
40:25 — Corner for Algeria
Algeria are awarded a corner kick after Ricardo Rodríguez turns the ball behind his own goal line.
July 03, 2026 09:10
Corner
38:59 — Corner Awarded to Switzerland
Switzerland pick up a corner after Aïssa Mandi sends the ball behind his own goal line.
July 03, 2026 09:08
Free Kick
37:56 – Algeria Awarded Free Kick
Houssem Aouar of Algeria earns a free kick in his side's defensive half.
July 03, 2026 09:08
Free Kick
37:56 – Ndoye Penalised
Switzerland's Dan Ndoye gives away a foul.
July 03, 2026 09:08
Free Kick
37:32 – Xhaka Wins Free Kick
Switzerland's Granit Xhaka secures a free kick in his team's defensive half.
July 03, 2026 09:08
Free Kick
37:32 – Bentaleb Concedes Foul
Algeria's Nabil Bentaleb is penalised for committing a foul.
July 03, 2026 09:07
36:33 – Zakaria Header Climbs Over the Bar
Denis Zakaria of Switzerland directs a header from the centre of the penalty area, but the ball clears the bar by the narrowest of margins. Rubén Vargas had created the opportunity with a cross from a set-piece situation.
July 03, 2026 09:06
Yellow Card
35:22 – Chaïbi Booked for Rough Challenge
Algeria's Farès Chaïbi receives a yellow card after being judged guilty of a reckless foul.
July 03, 2026 09:05
Free Kick
35:21 – Chaïbi Gives Away Free Kick
Algeria's Farès Chaïbi concedes a free kick after committing a foul.
July 03, 2026 09:05
Free Kick
35:21 – Manzambi Earns Free Kick in Attacking Half
Switzerland's Johan Manzambi picks up a free kick in the attacking half of the pitch.
July 03, 2026 09:05
Free Kick
34:11 – Aït-Nouri Wins Free Kick
Algeria's Rayan Aït-Nouri secures a free kick in his own defensive half.
July 03, 2026 09:04
Free Kick
34:11 – Freuler Concedes Foul
Switzerland's Remo Freuler gives away a foul.
July 03, 2026 09:04
Free Kick
32:55 – Ndoye Picks Up Free Kick
Switzerland's Dan Ndoye wins a free kick in his team's defensive half.
July 03, 2026 09:04
Free Kick
32:55 – Aït-Nouri Gives Away Foul
Algeria's Rayan Aït-Nouri concedes a foul.
July 03, 2026 09:02
Free Kick
32:04 – Belghali Earns Free Kick
Algeria's Rafik Belghali picks up a free kick in his side's defensive half.
July 03, 2026 09:02
Free Kick
32:04 – Vargas Penalised for Foul
Switzerland's Rubén Vargas gives away a foul.
July 03, 2026 09:01
Free Kick
30:07 – Aït-Nouri Penalised Again
Algeria's Rayan Aït-Nouri concedes another foul.
July 03, 2026 09:00
Free Kick
30:07 – Ndoye Wins Another Free Kick
Switzerland's Dan Ndoye earns another free kick in his team's defensive half.
July 03, 2026 08:58
28:07 – Play Resumes After Drinks Break
The break is over and both sides are ready to get back into action on the pitch.
July 03, 2026 08:56
24:57 – Match Halted for Drinks Break
The referee has temporarily halted the game to allow the players a scheduled drinks break.
July 03, 2026 08:55
24:33 – Rodríguez's Left-Footed Effort Goes Wide
Switzerland's Ricardo Rodríguez unleashes a left-footed strike from outside the penalty area, but the ball drifts wide to the right of goal. Manuel Akanji had set up the chance for him.
July 03, 2026 08:53
Corner
21:38 | Corner Awarded to Switzerland
Switzerland earn a corner kick. It was conceded by Rafik Belghali.
July 03, 2026 08:51
Free Kick
20:51 | Zerrouki Penalised
Algeria's Ramiz Zerrouki is penalised for a foul.
July 03, 2026 08:51
Free Kick
20:51 | Manzambi Wins Free Kick in Defensive Half
Johan Manzambi wins a free kick for Switzerland inside their own defensive half.
July 03, 2026 08:48
17:53 | Maza's Strike Blocked by Swiss Defence
A right-footed attempt from Algeria's Ibrahim Maza, struck from outside the penalty area, is blocked by the Swiss defence. Rayan Aït-Nouri had provided the assist for the shot.
July 03, 2026 08:47
16:34 | Play Resumes After Stoppage
The delay is over and both sides are ready to get the match back under way.
July 03, 2026 08:47
15:23 | Match Halted — Manzambi Picks Up Injury
Play has been suspended briefly after Switzerland's Johan Manzambi goes down with an injury.
July 03, 2026 08:45
Corner
14:59 | Luca Zidane Denies Zakaria
Algeria goalkeeper Luca Zidane pulls off a save low to his right, keeping out a right-footed effort from Denis Zakaria struck from the centre of the penalty area. Remo Freuler had laid the chance on for the Swiss.
July 03, 2026 08:44
Corner
13:39 | Kobel Tips Away Aouar's Effort
Switzerland goalkeeper Gregor Kobel keeps his side in front with a save low to his left, turning away a right-footed strike from Algeria's Houssem Aouar hit from outside the box. Farès Chaïbi had set the chance up.
July 03, 2026 08:42
Free Kick
11:57 | Mahrez Wins Free Kick on Right Flank
Riyad Mahrez earns a free kick for Algeria out on the right wing.
July 03, 2026 08:42
Free Kick
11:57 | Rodríguez Concedes Free Kick
Switzerland's Ricardo Rodríguez gives away a foul.
July 03, 2026 08:41
Goal
9:59 | GOAL! Embolo Fires Switzerland Into the Lead
Switzerland are ahead! Breel Embolo has broken the deadlock in the 10th minute, finishing with his left foot from very close range into the centre of the goal. Johan Manzambi provided the assist after a rapid counter-attack. Switzerland 1, Algeria 0.
July 03, 2026 08:35
5:12 — Aouar's Effort Goes Wide
Algeria's Houssem Aouar could not find the net, with his right-footed effort from the heart of the penalty area veering wide to the left. Rafik Belghali had laid on the opportunity for him.
July 03, 2026 08:30
Kick Off
First Half Under Way
The opening 45 minutes of this FIFA World Cup knockout clash between Switzerland and Algeria are now officially in progress.
July 03, 2026 07:10
Lineups
The official starting lineups for both sides have now been confirmed, and players from each squad are currently out on the pitch going through their pre-match warm-up routines.

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