Who won Switzerland vs Algeria at the World Cup 2026?

Switzerland beat Algeria in Match 85 and advanced from the Round of 32. The score was Switzerland 2–0 Algeria; the xG was Switzerland 2.45 · Algeria 0.74.

What was the xG in Switzerland vs Algeria?

Switzerland 2.45 · Algeria 0.74. Match xPts, used here as chance context rather than bracket points, were Switzerland 2.41 and Algeria 0.44.

World Cup 2026 Round of 32 · Match 85 · latest available post-match xG updated 18 August 2026, 13:37 ET

Switzerland 2–0 Algeria xG: World Cup 2026 Round of 32 result

Match 85 has a post-match xG result: Switzerland 2–0 Algeria. The page now leads with actual advancement and the knockout xG verdict; match xPts is supporting chance context, with the original group-stage form kept below.

Round of 32 result

Switzerland advanced from Match 85

Switzerland advanced with an xG edge (2.45–0.74 xG), winning 2–0.

Score: 2–0
xG: 2.45–0.74
Match xPts: 2.41–0.44

Full match page: Switzerland 2–0 Algeria

xG verdict

Did Switzerland deserve to beat Algeria by xG?

Yes. Switzerland advanced 2–0 and also led the match xG 2.45–0.74. On chance quality, the win was backed by the xGF profile.

Quick answers

Who won Switzerland vs Algeria at the World Cup 2026?: Switzerland beat Algeria in Match 85 and advanced from the Round of 32. The score was Switzerland 2–0 Algeria; the xG was Switzerland 2.45 · Algeria 0.74.
Did Switzerland deserve to beat Algeria by xG?: Yes. Switzerland advanced 2–0 and also led the match xG 2.45–0.74. On chance quality, the win was backed by the xGF profile.
What was the xG in Switzerland vs Algeria?: Switzerland 2.45 · Algeria 0.74. Match xPts, used here as chance context rather than bracket points, were Switzerland 2.41 and Algeria 0.44.
Was Switzerland 2–0 Algeria fair by xG?: Switzerland advanced with an xG edge (2.45–0.74 xG), winning 2–0.

Group-stage xG form

Match 85

Switzerland

first in Group B

Pts: 7
xPts: 6.30
Δ: +0.70
xGF: 6.37
xGA: 2.49
xGD: +3.88

Match 85

Algeria

third in Group J

Pts: 4
xPts: 4.31
Δ: -0.31
xGF: 3.88
xGA: 3.38
xGD: +0.50

How they got here

Switzerland reached this slot as first in Group B with 7 pts, 6.30 xPts, xGF 6.37, xGA 2.49, Δ +0.70. Algeria reached this slot as third in Group J with 4 pts, 4.31 xPts, xGF 3.88, xGA 3.38, Δ -0.31.

The knockout score decides advancement. The xG numbers describe the match chance profile and the group-stage form each side brought into the tie; match xPts is context only.

More context: World Cup 2026 bracket · results and xG · Switzerland team page · Algeria team page.