Copy linkFacebookXPinterestEmailShare this article 0Join the conversationFollow usAdd us as a preferred source on GoogleNewsletterSubscribe to our newsletterSwitzerland or Algeria can book their place in the World Cup's next stage.The first World Cup knockout round is nearing fever pitch with Switzerland and Algeria aiming to seal their spot in the last-16 against either Colombia or Ghana.Murat Yakin's side reached the round-of-32 thanks to topping Group B with a three-game unbeaten run which included a 2-1 victory over tournament co-hosts Canada.Play our FREE match predictor and win �1kBBC complete line-up of commentators, pundits and presenters for Switzerland v AlgeriaThe Desert Warriors, meanwhile, took four points from their Group J campaign after suffering a chastening opening defeat against reigning world champions Argentina.Both nations have previously never met in a competitive fixture but faced each other twice in just three years with the Swiss winning both friendlies in 1983 and 1986. You may like How to watch Switzerland vs Algeria for FREE Switzerland vs Algeria predictions as Round of 32 enters its final stages Who is the referee for Switzerland vs Algeria? Despite being tipped as favourites, the A-Team's record in World Cup knockout fixtures is fairly ominous heading into this encounter after seven straight exits.They will also need to break another habit of winning three games in a row at the tournament but do currently boast one of the in-form players in Johan Manzambi.Get FourFourTwo NewsletterThe best features, fun and footballing quizzes, straight to your inbox every week.Contact me with news and offers from other Future brandsReceive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsorsBy submitting your information you agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over.Similarly, Algeria are winless in their nine games against European opponents at World Cup with their record stretching back to 1982 against West Germany.Whichever team progresses from the encounter at BC Place will not have far at all to travel with their next round scheduled to take place in Vancouver on 7 July.The game starts at 4am UK time with BBC One showing it live.However the broadcaster has not provided any studio presenters or pundits for this particular fixture due to its overnight coverage beginning shortly before kick-off time.Steven Wyeth will guide viewers through the action as the BBC's lead commentator for the match with ex-Nigeria international Efan Ekoku providing co-commentary.Ekoku spent two years as a player in Switzerland for Grasshoppers during a career predominantly spent in England, most notably with Norwich City and Wimbledon.TOPICSSwitzerlandAlgeriaRichard Buxton
