Switzerland vs Algeria Stats: Embolo and Ndoye End 88-Year Wait for World Cup Knockout Win
Switzerland's World Cup victory over Algeria ends an 88-year drought for the Swiss team
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The brief
Switzerland defeated Algeria 2-0 in the World Cup round of 16. The win marks Switzerland's first World Cup knockout victory since 1938. Coverage from Reuters, BBC News, and Opta Analyst emphasizes the historic nature of the win.
The BBC and Opta Analyst highlight goals from Breel Embolo and Dan Ndoye. Fantasyfootballscout.co.uk reports an injury to Widmer. Watch for reactions from both teams' fans and potential analysis of the players' performances.
Coverage does not yet specify whether either team will face disciplinary action for any incidents during the match.
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Quick answers
Who scored for Switzerland?
Breel Embolo and Dan Ndoye scored the goals for Switzerland.
When was Switzerland's last World Cup knockout win?
Switzerland's last World Cup knockout win was in 1938.
Which players were mentioned in the coverage?
Players mentioned include Breel Embolo, Dan Ndoye, Okafor, Manzambi, and Widmer.
Coverage (7)
- Switzerland vs Algeria FotMob · 2d ago
- Swiss seek another World Cup round-of-16 berth as Algeria chase historic knockout win Reuters · 2d ago
- Okafor helps Switzerland make history with World Cup win Leeds United · 2d ago
- World Cup Fantasy: $5.6m Manzambi wows again + Widmer injury fantasyfootballscout.co.uk · 2d ago
- Switzerland 2-0 Algeria: Embolo & Ndoye give Swiss first World Cup knockout win in 88 years BBC · 2d ago
- Swiss steel sees off Algeria World Cup challenge, says Yakin Reuters · 2d ago
- Switzerland vs Algeria Stats: Embolo and Ndoye End 88-Year Wait for World Cup Knockout Win Opta Analyst · 2d ago
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