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Embolo, Ndoye score and Switzerland moves on at the World Cup with a 2-0 win over Algeria
By The Associated Press at NBC Los Angeles (KNBC)
· July 2, 2026
· 3 min read
Breel Embolo and Dan Ndoye both scored and Switzerland advanced to the round of 16 at the World Cup with a 2-0 victory over Algeria on Thursday night.
Switzerland will play the winner of Friday’s match between Colombia and Ghana in Kansas City, Missouri. The round-of-16 game is set for next Tu...
Key takeaway Although the Swiss reached the round of 16 at the past three World Cups, there was a smaller field of 32 teams in each of those tournaments, and they could get no further.
Why this matters in The Los Angeles
For Los Angeles soccer fans, Switzerland's advancement to the round of 16 at the World Cup brings a local connection to the global tournament. Although the team's next match will be played in Vancouver, the fact that they will face the winner of Colombia and Ghana, who played in Kansas City, Missouri, shows the vast reach of the World Cup across North America. Locals who follow international soccer will be keeping a close eye on Switzerland's performance, particularly given their historical struggles in knockout-round matches. With the US team also making headlines in the tournament, including a recent record-breaking win against Bosnia-Herzegovina, the World Cup is generating significant excitement in the Los Angeles area, where soccer has a dedicated and diverse fan base. As the tournament progresses, Angelenos can expect to see more intense matches and potentially historic moments from teams like Switzerland.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 2, 2026 ·
Source: NBC Los Angeles (KNBC) ·
Reading time: 3 min
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What is this story about? Breel Embolo and Dan Ndoye both scored and Switzerland advanced to the round of 16 at the World Cup with a 2-0 victory over Algeria on Thursday night.
Switzerland will play the winner of Friday’s match between Colombia and Ghana in Kansas City, Missouri. The round-of-16 game is set for next Tu...
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