The Swiss scores against Algeria

The Swiss team is in the round of 16 of the 2026 World Cup! The Nati qualified at the end of a game controlled with great serenity, especially in the second half, against Algeria (2-0). Discover the ratings of Swiss players.

The Swiss team goalkeeper barely had to make a single save. He was sometimes approximate in his reminders as well. Nonetheless, he earned his first shutout in a major tournament, earning him a bonus point.

He was the best Swiss on the pitch on Friday. In a right-back role which is not his, the Genevan was perfect defensively, as evidenced by his save in the 50th, when Kobel was beaten. His powerful ball lifts, like a bulldozer, were impressive. And offensively, he was at the origin of Dan Ndoye’s 2-0.

The central defender delivered a serious and clean performance, in line with his 2026 World Cup. He makes no mistakes and is calm in his duels and his interventions.

The usual boss of the Swiss rearguard achieved his most accomplished performance in this competition. He demonstrates that he is present when the stakes rise. His pair with Nico Elvedi is perfectly complementary and completely extinguished the Algerian attackers.

Rodriguez did Rodriguez. He showed solidity in muzzling his various direct opponents on his left flank. Offensively, however, he could improve his quality as a center on corners.

We cannot say that Granit Xhaka disappointed, nor that he was excellent. He completed most of the passes he attempted, but there were very few that led to real danger. He recovered a lot of balls.

The midfielder showed technical waste above his standards. Although he did not miss his match, he did not stand out much and he did not contribute anything offensively.

Back in the starting eleven, the Vaudois knew how to seize his chance. His first goal in this World Cup will do him the world of good. He carried out his defensive work when Denis Zakaria attacked.

This note proves the demands surrounding the crack Johan Manzambi. His decisive action in the 1-0 was sensational. Then, the Genevan made some technical inaccuracies which spoiled the breaks. It was not his best match in this World Cup, but his presence in the eleven is essential.

Some good offensive attempts, notably his festival on the right side in the first half, but little success or real impact. Additionally, he missed most of his corners.

A match like his World Cup for Breel Embolo. He is not flamboyant, but he plays an important role as a pivot to keep balls in the attacking zone. This time he was effective in finding the net on his first opportunity.

Fabian Rieder, Noah Okafor, Zeki Amdouni, Silvan Widmer and Michel Aebischer played too little to receive a rating.