Switzerland Breaks 88-Year Drought with Win Over Algeria at 2026 World Cup
Switzerland achieved a historic milestone at the 2026 FIFA World Cup by defeating Algeria 2-0 in the round of 32 on Friday morning. This victory marked Switzerland's first knockout stage win in the World Cup since 1938, ending an 88-year drought. The Swiss team, coached by Murat Yakin, delivered a strong performance to advance to the round of 16 for the fourth consecutive tournament.
In addition to breaking the long-standing knockout win drought, Switzerland also scored more than one goal in a World Cup match for the first time since 1954. However, that earlier multi-goal game ended in a 7-5 loss to Austria. The current win signals a significant step forward for the Swiss national team in their World Cup history.
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