The Nati wins their round of 16 match against Algeria. President Guy Parmelin supports the team live in the stadium.

What happened?

Embolo scores in the 10th minute to make it 1-0, Dan Ndoye doubles the lead shortly after the break. The first win in a World Cup knockout match since 1938 is a fact.

Why is this important for Switzerland?

The Nati shows that they also have the ambition to be «great» in football. President Guy Parmelin wears a cap with the inscription «Switzerland – Great Since 1291», a clear message to US President Donald Trump.

What comes next?

Switzerland has improved their recent form (last 5 games) with 3W-1D-1L (LWWWD, most recent first). The latest results show: | Date | Result | | --- | --- | | 2026-03-27 | Switzerland 3-4 Germany |

How do the fans react?

The fans in the home country celebrate the win. With the free Blick login and «Follow My Team», every goal lands immediately on the lock screen. The best comments come into the voting – the winner becomes a fan scarf.