Switzerland advanced to the World Cup quarter-finals with a composed 2–0 victory over Algeria in their last-16 tie, converting clinical finishing into a knockout-stage progression. Despite holding just 45 per cent possession, the Swiss were ruthlessly efficient, generating 2.45 expected goals from 11 shots and finding the net twice through Breel Embolo and a second unnamed scorer. Algeria dominated territorially at 55 per cent possession but squandered their dominance, mustering only 0.74 xG across eight attempts; their goalkeeper faced five shots on target but could only save two, conceding 1.29 xG above his expected performance. Switzerland's defence, marshalled by a goalkeeper who saved all two shots faced, proved impenetrable, while their 4–2–3–1 shape effectively neutralised Algeria's 4–3–3 threat. The efficiency gap between the sides was stark: Switzerland converted at a higher rate despite less ball control, a hallmark of well-drilled knockout football. Referee Yael Falcon Perez oversaw a disciplined encounter. Switzerland's clinical approach vindicated their tournament strategy thus far.