Switzerland will play Algeria in the round of 32 at the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Thursday in Vancouver. The match pits the Group B winners against one of the best third-placed teams.
Switzerland winger Christian Fassnacht said facing Algeria coach Vladimir Petkovic will be special. Petkovic gave Fassnacht his first national team call-up during Euro 2020.
Fassnacht noted the tactical differences between Petkovic and current coach Murat Yakin. He described Algeria as technically strong risk takers who may neglect defense.
Switzerland topped Group B with Canada, Bosnia and Herzegovina and Qatar. Algeria advanced with four points from matches against Argentina, Austria and Jordan.
Silvan Widmer is a doubt for Switzerland while Mohamed El Amine Amoura could miss out for Algeria. Kick-off is set for 04:00 BST.
