Switzerland v Algeria: World Cup 2026 last 32 – live

⚽️ Kick-off time: 8pm local/1pm AEST/4am BST/11pm EDT⚽️ Player guide | Bracketology | Golden Boot | Mail MartinJohan Manzambi is no longer a secret weapon for Switzerland with the 20-year-old scoring three goals, and adding an assist, through the group stage. There are suggestions that the versatile midfielder could be on the move from Freiburg to Newcastle as a potential replacement for Sandro Tonali.Switzerland did what they needed to do as they navigated a relatively favourable group stage, while Algeria rode a rollercoaster through their three games in part due to their own defensive lapses.Johan Manzambi and Switzerland’s progress are on the same trajectory; they’ve both started slowly before pouncing. Continue reading...

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