The victory was Switzerland’s first in the knockout stage since 1938, and it will fancy its chances in the next round after a tactical master class orchestrated by coach Murat Yakin.

Riyad Mahrez has officially left Al-Ahli after the Saudi Pro League giants announced the termination of his contract on Saturday. The shock departure comes shortly after the former Manchester City winger confirmed his retirement from international football following Algeria's World Cup exit.

Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has been linked with the Algeria national team job only a few hours after the Desert Foxes were knocked out of the 2026

Riyad Mahrez confirms he’s retiring from international football after Algeria’s World Cup exit, ending his run with a 2-0 defeat t

Riyad Mahrez has retired from international football after Algeria's 2-0 defeat to Switzerland in the 2026 FIFA World Cup Round of 32, ending a remarkable 12-year career with the Desert Foxes.

Vladimir Petkovic reflects on Algeria’s 2-0 World Cup exit to Switzerland, admitting costly mistakes after Embolo and Ndoye strike

Breel Embolo and Dan Ndoye scored to seal Switzerland’s first World Cup knockout stage win since 1938 as they comfortably beat Algeria to book a last-16 place. ..