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The Swiss national team held a training session in Vancouver ahead of their upcoming World Cup knockout stage match against Algeria.
The Swiss finished first in Group B with seven points, securing their spot in the direct elimination rounds.
Under the guidance of Murat Yakin, the team is in excellent form, boasting an unbeaten streak of nine matches.
Their only loss in the last ten encounters was a 2-3 defeat to reigning European champions Spain.
On the opposing bench, a familiar face awaits in Algeria's head coach, Vladimir Petković.
The Bosnian-born specialist managed Switzerland from 2014 to 2021, leading the national team to the Round of 16 at both Euro 2016 and the 2018 World Cup.
Algeria advanced as the third-placed team in their group after a dramatic 3-3 draw against Austria in their final group stage match.
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