The victory was Switzerland’s first in the knockout stage since 1938, and it will fancy its chances in the next round after a tactical master class orchestrated by coach Murat Yakin.

Riyad Mahrez has officially left Al-Ahli after the Saudi Pro League giants announced the termination of his contract on Saturday. The shock departure comes shortly after the former Manchester City winger confirmed his retirement from international football following Algeria's World Cup exit.

Riyad Mahrez confirms he’s retiring from international football after Algeria’s World Cup exit, ending his run with a 2-0 defeat t

Riyad Mahrez has retired from international football after Algeria's 2-0 defeat to Switzerland in the 2026 FIFA World Cup Round of 32, ending a remarkable 12-year career with the Desert Foxes.

Vladimir Petkovic reflects on Algeria’s 2-0 World Cup exit to Switzerland, admitting costly mistakes after Embolo and Ndoye strike

Breel Embolo opened the scoring for Switzerland in the tenth minute, but the goal was all about the magic and directness of Johan Manzambi. The Swiss forward burst forward with a mazy run to rip down the left channel and enter the box,

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