SWITZERLAND

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Switzerland too sharp in Vancouver as Algeria's FIFA World Cup dream ends

Another African team bowed out of the FIFA World Cup on Thursday as Algeria suffered a 2-0 defeat to Switzerland in the Round of 32 in Vancouver, Canada.

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Breel Embolo eyes FIFA World Cup history as Switzerland prepare for Algeria test

Switzerland are aiming to take another step towards making FIFA World Cup history when they face Algeria in the Round of 32 on Thursday, with the added challenge of overcoming a coach who knows them inside out.

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Switzerland top Group B as Canada reach World Cup knockout rounds for first time

Switzerland secured top spot in World Cup Group B with a 2-1 victory over co-hosts Canada on Wednesday, while the hosts still advanced to the knockout rounds for the first time in their history despite the defeat.

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FIFA World Cup: Qatar score dramatic late equaliser in shock draw with Switzerland

Boualem Khoukhi scored from a header in injury-time as Qatar held Switzerland to a shock 1-1 draw in their 2026 FIFA World Cup opener at the San Francisco Bay Area Stadium.

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Granit Xhaka eyes Switzerland's 'best-ever' FIFA World Cup ahead of Qatar opener

Switzerland captain Granit Xhaka believes his side are ready to produce their best-ever FIFA World Cup campaign as they prepare to begin their Group B journey against Qatar on Saturday.

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Switzerland await visa decision as Breel Embolo misses flight to World Cup camp

Switzerland's World Cup preparations have been disrupted after star striker Breel Embolo was unable to travel with the squad to the United States due to a visa issue linked to a criminal conviction that became legally binding earlier this year.

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