Switzerland 2–0 Algeria: World Cup 2026 Round of 32 Match Report
Round of 32
Switzerland
2 – 0
Algeria
FINAL
Switzerland won the Round of 32 tie by a two-goal margin, a result that went largely to script — the ELO model rated Switzerland 63% favourites going in, and they duly delivered. They advance to the next round; for Algeria, the World Cup journey ends here.
Pre-match win probabilities based on ELO ratings gave Switzerland a 63% chance of winning versus 37% for Algeria.
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ELO Rating Impact
This result has updated both teams' ELO ratings, which feed directly into the win probability model for future matches.
| Team | Pre-Match | Change | New ELO | Global Rank | Win % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Switzerland | 1860 | ▲ +59 | 1919 | #14 | 2.4% |
| Algeria | 1770 | ▼ -24 | 1746 | #28 | 1.9% |
ELO ratings updated using FIFA K-factor 60 with goal-difference multiplier. Changes reflect match result vs pre-match expectation.
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