Algeria, Switzerland and World Cup
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Follow the Switzerland vs. Algeria live at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Real-time score updates, key plays, and match analysis as it happens.
Austria and Algeria played to a thrilling 3-3 draw Saturday night in what amounted to a win-win result in their World Cup group-stage finale, allowing both to advance to the knockout round while eliminating Iran from the tournament.
Switzerland takes on Algeria in their round of 32 matchup at the World Cup on July 2. See who is in the projected lineup.
Both countries' fans were out in force at Arrowhead Stadium. They witnessed an amazing World Cup finish.
Saudi Pro League club Al-Ahli announced on Saturday that Algeria international Riyad Mahrez had left the club after three seasons.
VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) — Riyad Mahrez, a five-time Premier League winner, announced his retirement from international soccer following Algeria’s World Cup exit, a 2-0 defeat to Switzerland in the round of 32 on Thursday.
The Kansas Jayhawks soccer coach has been heartened by all the positives coming out of the World Cup — including with Algeria in Lawrence.
