swiss top group b | switzerland edge canada 2-1 in vancouver
MATCH INFO
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Switzerland 2-1 Canada
Date: June 24, 2026
Competition: FIFA World Cup - Group B
Venue: BC Place, Vancouver
switzerland secured the top spot in group b with a hard-fought 2-1 victory over co-hosts canada at a packed bc place. early second-half goals from rubén vargas and johan manzambi did the damage for the swiss, though canada still celebrated a historic milestone by qualifying for the knockout phase for the first time ever.
Goals
- minute 46 rubén vargas: 1-0 switzerland. sneaks a precise finish into the left corner right after the restart.
- minute 57 johan manzambi: 2-0 switzerland. sweeps a low effort under the keeper from breel embolo's unselfish square pass.
- minute 76 promise david: 2-1 canada. stretches out to volley home a lovely cross just 73 seconds after coming off the bench.
How It Went
after a very tight and cagey first half, switzerland unlocked the match with a devastating 12-minute double burst immediately after the break. canada threw players forward in desperation and pulled one back through substitute promise david, sparking a relentless late wave of pressure. gregor kobel had to pull off a brilliant deep stoppage-time save against alistair johnston to preserve the three points for the swiss.
Quick Take
- switzerland finish undefeated atop group b with 7 points.
- a monumental milestone for canada, advancing to the world cup knockouts for the first time in history despite the loss.
- johan manzambi steps up as the undisputed man of the match with a goal and an assist.
- canada now hit the road to face the runner-up of group a in los angeles this coming sunday.