Switzerland - Algeria: channels, kick-off time and TV broadcast for the World Cup 2026 round of 32

02.07.26 FT World Cup

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For their World Cup round of 32 clash, Algeria face Switzerland—Vladimir Petkovic's former side—in a blockbuster reunion brimming with intensity. What time is kick-off and which channels are showing this high-stakes match? All the essential details are right here in this article.

Switzerland and Algeria square off tonight for a coveted spot in the quarter-finals, and fans everywhere are scrambling to find out how to watch the action live. The big question making the rounds: Switzerland vs. Algeria—what channel and what time can you catch this showdown live? Unbeaten so far in the tournament, the Nati bring top-level experience to the table, while the Fennecs are banking on individual brilliance to spring a surprise.

Also read: World Cup 2026 / Switzerland - Algeria: head-to-head history

Switzerland vs. Algeria: two teams riding strong momentum

Switzerland delivered a rock-solid group stage. After a sluggish start against Qatar (1-1), Murat Yakin's men raised their game to overpower Bosnia-Herzegovina (4-1), then beat Canada on home soil (2-1). Thanks to this steady progression, the Swiss make the knockout stage for the fourth time in a row, drawing on their quarter-final experience from the last two Euros.

Algeria, for their part, did what was needed to finish among the best third-placed teams in their group, racking up four points. Despite a tough opener against defending champions Argentina (a 3-0 defeat), Vladimir Petkovic’s side bounced back fast, defeating Jordan (2-1) before snatching a dramatic draw against Austria (3-3). Twelve years after their last appearance in 2014, the Fennecs are back in the World Cup knockout rounds—only the second time in their history.

World Cup 2026 / Switzerland - Algeria: which channels and what time to watch the round of 32 live?

Kick-off for Switzerland - Algeria is set for 8:00 p.m. local time at BC Place in Vancouver, which corresponds to 4:00 a.m. in Algeria and 5:00 a.m. in France, in the early hours of Friday. Here’s where you can catch the action live, depending on your country:

Algeria

• ENTV Algérie HD

France

• beIN Connect France
• beIN Sports France 1 HD

Switzerland

• Play RTS Sport
• RSI La 2 Svizzera HD
• RTS 2 Suisse HD
• SRF Zwei Schweiz HD

Canada

• CTV Canada HD
• RDS Canada
• TSN Canada 1 HD
• TSN Canada 3 HD
• TSN Canada 4 HD
• TSN+ Canada

United States

• AFN Sports HD
• Fox Sports 1 USA HD
• Fox Sports Plus USA 4K
• Fubo Sports USA
• Peacock Premium USA
• Telemundo USA

Building momentum and aiming for the quarter-finals

For Algeria, this Switzerland - Algeria encounter is absolutely crucial. The aim is to keep the positive momentum from the end of the group stage and secure a historic spot in the quarter-finals. The winner will go on to face the victor of the Colombia vs. Ghana match, scheduled for the following day. Both Switzerland and Algeria will be hoping to write their names into history on this decisive night in Vancouver.

Mahdi Zakaria LAZRI |

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