How to watch Switzerland vs Algeria: Free Streams, TV Channels & Kick-Off time for FIFA World Cup 2026, team news

Here's how to watch Switzerland vs Algeria for free online and from anywhere as the unbeaten Swiss face a battle-tested Algeria in the World Cup last 32.

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How to watch Switzerland vs Algeria: Free Streams, TV Channels & Kick-Off time for FIFA World Cup 2026, team news

Switzerland vs Algeria Kick-Off time: 11pm ET (Thu) / 4am BST (Fri) / 1pm AEST (Fri)
Watch free on BBC iPlayer (UK) / SBS (AUS) / CazéTV's YouTube (Brazil)
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After two contrasting group-stage campaigns, Switzerland and Algeria will now meet in a round-of-32 World Cup 2026 clash in Vancouver.

Switzerland’s road to the knockouts has been relatively smooth. Since conceding a late equalizer to Qatar, Murat Yakin’s men bossed Bosnia and Herzegovina 4-1 before beating co-hosts Canada 2-1 in their final group-stage match. Johan Manzambi has three goals and an assist, despite starting the tournament on the bench, and the 20-year-old Newcastle target will likely again be the Nati's prime goal threat. Granit Xhaka will lead by example in midfield.

Algeria boss Vladimir Petkovic managed Switzerland for seven years from 2014 and is well versed in their defensive solidity. The Fennecs' group stage certainly didn't lack drama. After as-you'd-expect results against Argentina (a defeat) and Jordan (a win), they played out a thrilling 3-3 draw against Austria, which delivered a stoppage-time goal for either side and qualified Algeria as one of the best third-placed sides. A lot rests on Riyad Mahrez, who scored twice against Austria, and 20-year-old playmaker Ibrahim Maza.

Though Switzerland go in as favorites, they last won a World Cup knockout game in 1938. Can Algeria, seeking their first-ever win at this stage, get the upset?

So, read on as we show you exactly how to watch Switzerland vs Algeria for free from anywhere in the FIFA World Cup 2026.

Switzerland vs Algeria: Team News

Switzerland XI: Kobel; D. Zakaria, N. Elvedi, M. Akanji, R. Rodriguez; R. Freuler, G. Xhaka; D. Ndoye, J. Manzambi, R. Vargas; B. Embolo.

Algeria XI: A. Zidane; R. Aït-Nouri, R. Bensebaini, A. Mandi, R. Belghali; N. Bentaleb, R. Zerrouki; F. Chaibi, H. Aouar, R. Mahrez; I. Maza.

How to watch Switzerland vs Algeria for free

Switzerland vs Algeria is available to watch for free in multiple countries, including the UK, Australia, Brazil, Belgium, Ireland, Netherlands, Switzerland and Turkey.