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What channel is Switzerland v Algeria World Cup 2026 round of 32 match on? TV coverage, live stream and kick-off time

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What channel is Switzerland v Algeria World Cup 2026 round of 32 match on? TV coverage, live stream and kick-off time

Check out how to watch Switzerland v Algeria in the World Cup 2026, including TV channel, radio coverage and kick-off time.

Switzerland striker Breel Embolo, in all red, shouts on the pitch at World Cup 2026.

(Photo by Jordan Teller/ISI Photos/ISI Photos via Getty Images)

Alex Harris

Published: Thursday, 2 July 2026 at 9:00 pm

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Switzerland will attempt to reach the World Cup last 16 for the fourth tournament in a row when they meet Algeria in Vancouver in the early hours of Friday morning.

Sunderland star Granit Xhaka, the subject of transfer interest from Chelsea, skippered the Swiss to the knockout stage as Group B winners after claiming seven points from three games.

Midfielder Johan Manzambi has emerged as one of the breakout stars at the World Cup after providing four goal contributions and Switzerland head coach Murat Yakin will be hoping his hot form continues.

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Algeria progressed to the knockout rounds as one of the best third-placed teams after a controversial 3-3 draw with Austria in their final group game.

Riyad Mahrez bagged a brace in that match and the former Premier League winger will look to roll back the years again and lead his country to the last-16 stage for the second time in their history.

Colombia or Ghana await the winners in the next stage of the World Cup.

Radio Times has rounded up everything you need to know about how to watch Switzerland v Algeria on TV and online.

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When is Switzerland v Algeria?

Switzerland v Algeria will take place on Friday 3 July 2026.

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Switzerland v Algeria kick-off time

Switzerland v Algeria will kick off at 4am UK time.

The round of 32 match is set to be played at the Vancouver Stadium in British Columbia, Canada.

What TV channel is Switzerland v Algeria on?

You can watch the game live on BBC One.

All 104 World Cup 2026 matches are on free-to-air TV for UK viewers, split between ITV and BBC.

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How to live stream Switzerland v Algeria online

UK viewers can stream the game live online via BBC iPlayer.

The streaming platform is available on a range of devices, from desktop and laptop computers to smartphones and tablets via the app.

Is Switzerland v Algeria on radio?

You can listen to the match on talkSPORT and BBC Radio 5 Live.

BBC Radio 5 Live is available on DAB radio, MW 693 kHz, 909 kHz and 990 kHz, or you can tune into the station via most TV packages. You can also listen to Radio 5 Live online via the BBC website or BBC Sounds app.

talkSPORT is available on DAB radio, predominantly MW 1089 kHz though you may need to check its official website for some localised frequencies for talkSPORT, and like the BBC, you can tune in via most TV packages. You can also listen to talkSPORT online via the website or app.

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Switzerland v Algeria odds

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