Switzerland Vs Algeria, FIFA World Cup 2026 LIVE: Embolo scored the first goal for Switzerland after terrific work from Johan Manzambi. This was the kind of start Switzerland wanted and they now have a great chance to build on this great start and put pressure on Algeria.

Earlier, Switzerland head coach Murat Yakin made two changes to his starting lineup against Algeria. Defender Luca Jaquez was ruled out due to a muscle injury, with Denis Zakaria coming into the starting XI. Winger Dan Ndoye also returned to the lineup after missing Switzerland's 2-1 win over Canada.

Algeria, meanwhile, made three changes for the big clash. Goalkeeper Luca Zidane replaced Oussama Benbot, Rayan Ait-Nouri came in at left-back for Jaouen Hadjam, and Ramiz Zerrouki started in midfield. Amine Gouiri was named among the substitutes.

Switzerland XI: Gregor Kobel; Nico Elvedi, Manuel Akanji, Ricardo Rodriguez; Denis Zakaria, Remo Freuler, Johan Manzambi, Granit Xhaka; Breel Embolo, Dan Ndoye, Ruben Vargas.

Algeria XI:Luca Zidane; Aissa Mandi, Rayan Ait-Nouri, Rafik Belghali, Ramy Bensebaini; Ramiz Zerrouki, Houssem Aouar, Fares Chaibi, Nabil Bentaleb, Ibrahim Maza; Riyad Mahrez.