SWITZERLAND face a reunion with the man who built them this Friday morning, as former boss Vladimir Petković brings Algeria to Vancouver for a Round of 32 knockout tie. Group B winners Switzerland

Swiss forward Breel Embolo credits Algeria coach Vladimir Petkovic with raising up Switzerland's national team during his seven years at the helm.

In their final group-stage game, Switzerland secured a hard-fought 2-1 win over host nation Canada, clinching top spot in Group B and putting themselves in a strong position as they enter the knockout rounds.

An unbeaten Switzerland now stand one win away from the Round of 16. Will Algeria stop them? Here are all the details you need to watch this knockout game using a streaming service or VPN.

Switzerland and Algeria face off in a World Cup round of 32 match in Vancouver on Thursday, June 2. This will be just the third meeting between the two teams and first in 40 years. Switzerland earned first place in Group B,

Switzerland and Algeria meet Thursday in the 2026 World Cup Round of 32. Kickoff from BC Place in Vancouver, Canada, is set for 11 p.m. ET.