Switzerland End 88-Year World Cup Knockout Drought
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- Switzerland beat Algeria 2-0 in Vancouver, ending an 88-year wait for a knockout-stage victory at a World Cup.
- Ndoye and Embolo scored the goals that sealed Switzerland's passage past Algeria.
Why it matters: The result ended one of international football's longest knockout droughts — Switzerland had not won a World Cup knockout match since 1938. For a team that consistently qualifies but historically exits early, the win gives them a rare platform to advance further in the tournament.
