2026 World Cup / Switzerland - Algeria: the official lineups!

02.07.26 FT World Cup

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Algeria takes on Switzerland this Friday in Vancouver with a spot in the Round of 16 of the 2026 World Cup on the line. The official lineups are in.

Algeria is on the brink of making history. This Friday, the Fennecs face Switzerland at BC Place in Vancouver in the Round of 32 of the 2026 World Cup. Having qualified as one of the best third-placed teams, Vladimir Petkovic’s men are now dreaming of extending their incredible run by clinching a ticket to the quarter-finals.

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This fixture is particularly special for Algeria’s head coach, who faces the Nati—a team he managed from 2014 to 2021 with tremendous success. Up against a solid and experienced Swiss side, Algeria will once again rely on its key players, including Riyad Mahrez, Bensebaini, and Ibrahim Maza.

The official lineups for both teams have just been released by FIFA.

Switzerland: Kobel - Elvedi - Akanji - Rodriguez - Zakaria - Freuler - Manzambi - Xhaka - Embolo - Ndoye - Vargas

Algeria: Zidane - Belghali - Mandi - Bensebaini - Ait Nouri - Aouar - Zerrouki - Maza - Bentaleb - Chaibi - Mahrez

This knockout clash kicks off at 04:00 (Algerian time). The winner will face the victor of the Colombia vs. Ghana matchup in the Round of 32.

Mahdi Zakaria LAZRI |

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