World Cup 2026: Switzerland edge past Canada in Group B decider
Key takeaways
- Switzerland claimed a narrow 2-1 victory over Canada at BC Place in Vancouver to secure top spot in Group B.
- Nati made a dominant start to the second half, with Vargas striking with a low drive that bounced off the left post.
- Canada's Jesse Marsch made tactical adjustments, introducing fresh attacking options including Stephen Eustaquio and Liam Millar, but Switzerland's defence held firm for much of the second half.
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Switzerland claimed a narrow 2-1 victory over Canada at BC Place in Vancouver to secure top spot in Group B. Ruben Vargas and Johan Manzambi scored for the Swiss, while Promise David's late effort proved only a consolation as Canada fell short in a tightly contested encounter between two evenly matched sides.
By: FRANCE 24 Switzerland's captain Granit Xhaka and defender Nico Elvedi react during an intense moment as Switzerland battle Canada in their decisive Group B encounter at BC Place. © Anne-Marie Sorvin, Reuters Switzerland prevailed 2-1 over Canada on Wednesday in Vancouver to claim top spot in Group B and secure their knockout progression in this World Cup 2026. Nati made a dominant start to the second half, with Vargas striking with a low drive that bounced off the left post.
Canada's Jesse Marsch made tactical adjustments, introducing fresh attacking options including Stephen Eustaquio and Liam Millar, but Switzerland's defence held firm for much of the second half. The match became increasingly tense and physical.