Switzerland 2–0 Algeria: World Cup exit and Mahrez retires

Switzerland 2–0 Algeria, World Cup over

Your team is out. Switzerland 2–0 Algeria in the round of 32 on Friday, and the campaign ends with a flat, painful performance (1) (3) (5) (6) (7).

Breel Embolo opened the scoring and was named Player of the Match (3) (7). Dan Ndoye added the second, a moment Swiss media called "redemption" after a quiet group stage from the Nottingham Forest forward (3). Johan Manzambi also featured for the Swiss (1).

Murat Yakin's side now face either Colombia or Ghana in the round of 16 (6).

Mahrez retires from Algeria duty

Riyad Mahrez has announced his retirement from international football after the defeat (5). The captain went out on a World Cup exit, his final tournament ending in the round of 32.

Ait-Nouri heads to City early

Rayan Ait-Nouri will join Manchester City's pre-season sooner than expected after Algeria's elimination (4). For City, it is a quiet boost ahead of the Maresca era. For Algeria, it is another reminder of what just ended.

Fan reactions

The mood is resignation. Algerian fans on Reddit are not outraged, just flat. The Embolo opener, scored at 05:11 Swiss local time, drew early-morning limbs from Swiss public viewing parties, and Granit Xhaka was honoured before kick-off for his 150th cap. The symbolism stung: a Swiss icon celebrated, then his team sent Algeria home. Read more on r/soccer