Switzerland Beat Canada 2-1 to Win Group B

Group Stage · Group B · BC Place, Vancouver · June 24, 2026

Switzerland beat co-hosts Canada 2-1 in Vancouver to finish top of Group B.

Rubén Vargas scored a minute after halftime from Johan Manzambi’s pass, and Manzambi doubled the lead in the 57th minute, set up by Breel Embolo. Substitute Promise David pulled one back in the 76th minute, two minutes after coming on. Canada had 13 shots to Switzerland’s six, but Swiss goalkeeper Gregor Kobel made six saves.

Switzerland win Group B with seven points. Canada finish second on goal difference, level with Bosnia and Herzegovina on four points, and are through to the Round of 32.

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