Switzerland beat Algeria 2–0, reach first quarter-final since 1938

Switzerland 2–0 Algeria, into the quarter-finals

Your team is through. Switzerland beat Algeria 2–0 in the World Cup round of 16 on Friday, reaching the quarter-finals for the first time since 1938 (1) (2) (3). Breel Embolo and Dan Ndoye got the goals. Murat Yakin kept it simple afterwards: "It was a very good defensive performance. In every single phase during the match, we defended solidly. We didn't allow any chances" (1).

Mahrez walks away

Riyad Mahrez ended his Algeria career on the same pitch. "This was my last match with Algeria," he said after the final whistle (2). The 35-year-old leaves as one of Africa's greats. Your defense made sure his farewell was a quiet one.

Colombia or Ghana next

Yakin was asked who he would prefer in the quarter-finals. He dodged it, more or less: the focus stays on recovery and preparation regardless of opponent (3). Colombia and Ghana play their round of 16 match later.

Fan reactions

Fans are soaking in the history. One stat making the rounds: Switzerland's last World Cup knockout win came in a 1938 replay against Germany. Granit Xhaka hit 150 caps in this match, another milestone on a night that already had plenty. Read more on r/soccer.