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Swiss see off Algeria to face Colombia

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Switzerland beat Algeria 2-0 on 2 July and will meet Colombia in the last 16.

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Key takeaway

Switzerland beat Algeria 2-0 to reach the last 16, where they will face Colombia.

On 2 July, Switzerland beat Algeria 2-0 to reach the last 16, where they will play Colombia. Algeria, who had drawn 3-3 with Austria to squeeze through their group , are eliminated. ¹

Switzerland arrive in the knockouts having topped a group that also contained co-hosts Canada . The Colombia tie sends two organised, counter-attacking sides into a last-16 match likely to be decided by fine margins.

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In plain English

Switzerland beat Algeria 2-0 on 2 July, a straightforward win that sends them into the last 16, the round in which the tournament's remaining teams are cut from 16 to eight. Switzerland will now play Colombia, who needed a single first-half goal to see off Ghana.

Sources:CBS Sports

Mentions:Switzerland →Algeria →Colombia →Canada →Ghana →Austria →

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This Event

Swiss see off Algeria to face Colombia

Switzerland's 2-0 win over Algeria books a last-16 tie with Colombia.

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Switzerland's win over Algeria set up the round-of-16 tie against Colombia.

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