BERN, Switzerland (AP) — Switzerland forward Breel Embolo applied for an urgent visa at the United States embassy in Bern on Wednesday, one day after he was denied boarding the team’s flight to the World Cup because of a criminal conviction.

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Switzerland have beaten Algeria in the World Cup round of 32 at BC Place, booking their spot in the last 16. The Swiss led at half-time after ​Johan Manzambi’s brilliant run teed up Breel Embolo for a close-range finish inside the opening 10 minutes.