Algeria meets Switzerland in the Round of 32 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup™ at BC Place Vancouver on July 2, 2026. Here’s how to watch live on TV.
- Time: 11:00 PM ET
- Location: BC Place Vancouver, Vancouver, BC
- TV Channels: FOX Sports 1, Telemundo
How to Watch Algeria vs. Switzerland on July 2, 2026
You can watch Switzerland take on Algeria live with DIRECTV on FOX Sports 1 and Telemundo on July 2, 2026 at 11:00 PM ET.
Algeria vs. Switzerland — Round of 32 Match Preview
Algeria and Switzerland meet in the Round of 32 at BC Place Vancouver in Vancouver, Canada, with a Quarterfinal place on the line in the first knockout round of this 48-team 2026 FIFA World Cup™. Switzerland arrived at this stage as Group B winners, going 2-1-0 through the group phase with 7 goals scored and a +4 goal difference, while Algeria advanced as one of the eight best third-place finishers across the 12 groups after going 1-1-1 in Group J.
That contrast in group-stage paths sets the backdrop for a matchup between a Swiss side that has reached the Round of 16 in each of the last three World Cups — 2014, 2018 and 2022 — and an Algerian team that returned to this tournament for the first time since 2014, having won all eight of their CAF qualifying matches. Algeria’s Riyad Mahrez leads their attack with 2 goals in 3 group-stage appearances, while Johan Manzambi has been Switzerland’s standout performer with 3 goals across 3 matches in Group B.
Houssem Aouar pulled the strings in the middle for Algeria with 2 assists in his 2 appearances, while veteran captain Granit Xhaka chipped in a goal across 3 matches as Switzerland’s midfield anchor. Algeria come in having beaten the Netherlands 1-0 in a pre-tournament friendly and dismantled Bolivia 4-0 before the World Cup began, though they were beaten 3-0 by Argentina in their group opener and needed their final group match — a dramatic draw with Austria — to secure their place in the knockout round.
National TV
FOX Sports 1, Telemundo
What Time is the Switzerland vs. Algeria Match Today?
The Algeria vs. Switzerland match starts at 11:00 PM ET.
Where Can I Watch Algeria vs. Switzerland?
You can watch Algeria vs. Switzerland on FOX Sports 1 and Telemundo.
Players to Watch: Algeria vs. Switzerland
Algeria
Riyad Mahrez — Forward. Mahrez is Algeria’s lead attacker and their most dangerous presence in front of goal, having scored 2 goals across 3 group-stage appearances. His ability to cut inside from wide positions and produce in high-pressure moments makes him the player Switzerland’s defense will spend the most time tracking tonight.
Houssem Aouar — Midfielder. Aouar was one of the most productive creators in Algeria’s group campaign, recording 2 assists in just 2 appearances. That output reflects how much of Algeria’s attacking play runs through him, and if he finds space in behind Switzerland’s midfield press, he can unlock opportunities for the forwards.
Rafik Belghali — Defender. Belghali made a direct offensive contribution in the group stage with 1 goal in 3 appearances — an unusual statline for a defender that speaks to his willingness to join attacks from deep. His ability to carry the ball and contribute at both ends could be a factor in a knockout match where margins are tight.
Switzerland
Johan Manzambi — Midfielder. Manzambi was the breakout performer of Switzerland’s group stage, scoring 3 goals in 3 appearances to become the team’s top scorer. That kind of output from a midfielder — finishing in high traffic, arriving late, converting under pressure — is exactly the profile that causes problems for defenses geared toward stopping the recognized striker.
Granit Xhaka — Midfielder. Xhaka contributed 1 goal in 3 group-stage appearances and provides the Swiss midfield with its organizational backbone. The captain’s reading of the game and his ability to dictate tempo give Switzerland a platform to build from, and in knockout football, that composure in central areas is worth more than the stat line suggests.
Breel Embolo — Forward. Embolo recorded 2 assists in 3 group-stage appearances, showing he’s contributing to Switzerland’s attack even when not on the scoresheet himself. His physicality and movement in behind the defensive line give Switzerland an additional dimension up front and a consistent outlet when they need to relieve pressure and push forward.
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