Thursday’s World Cup round of 32 action brings another busy schedule, with Spain, Portugal and Switzerland all in knockout action across North America. Alongside the games, the tournament continues to deliver big storylines,

Sports Mole provides everything you need to know about how to watch the 2026 World Cup clash between Switzerland and Algeria.

Switzerland will face a team that knows them well when they meet Algeria in their World Cup last 32 on Thursday, with the North Africans coached by Vladimir Petkovic - the man ​who guided the Swiss national team for seven years.

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,

Algeria coach Vladimir Petkovic dismissed suggestions that his familiarity with the Switzerland players will make any difference when the two sides meet in the World Cup last 32 on ​Thursday.

Switzerland-Algeria certainly isn't at the top of the must-watch list for the 2026 FIFA World Cup knockout round.