World Cup 2026: Manzambi's brilliance guides Switzerland past Algeria
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Switzerland defeated Algeria 2-0 in the round of 32 on Thursday evening in Vancouver, ending one of world football's longest curses as the Nati claimed their first knockout victory in decades.
Breel Embolo opened the scoring in the 10th minute after a brilliant solo run from Johan Manzambi down the left flank, with the Stade Rennais striker finishing clinically at the near post.
Dan Ndoye doubled the advantage immediately after half-time following a poor clearance from Algeria's Rafik Belghali, as the Swiss winger cut inside and found the far corner with a precisely placed finish.
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Switzerland defeated Algeria 2-0 in the round of 32 on Thursday evening in Vancouver, ending one of world football's longest curses as the Nati claimed their first knockout victory in decades.
Breel Embolo opened the scoring in the 10th minute after a brilliant solo run from Johan Manzambi down the left flank, with the Stade Rennais striker finishing clinically at the near post.
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Dan Ndoye doubled the advantage immediately after half-time following a poor clearance from Algeria's Rafik Belghali, as the Swiss winger cut inside and found the far corner with a precisely placed finish.