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    Match 49 · Group B · Matchday 3

    SwitzerlandSwitzerland
    2 : 1
    Full-time
    CanadaCanada
    • R. Vargas46'
    • J. Manzambi57'
    Goals
    • P. David76'

    Wednesday, June 24, 2026 · 3:00 PM ET

    BC Place, Vancouver

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    Match events

    SwitzerlandMinCanada
    • Granit XhakaYellow card
      32'
    • 32'
      Cyle LarinYellow card
    • R. Vargas(assist: J. Manzambi)
      46'
    • J. Manzambi(assist: B. Embolo)
      57'
    • 58'
      ▲ S. Eustaquio·▼ M. Choiniere
    • 58'
      ▲ L. Millar·▼ A. Ahmed
    • 58'
      ▲ T. Oluwaseyi·▼ C. Larin
    • ▲ S. Widmer·▼ L. Jaquez
      74'
    • ▲ M. Aebischer·▼ D. Sow
      74'
    • 74'
      ▲ P. David·▼ T. Buchanan
    • 76'
      P. David(assist: N. Saliba)
    • ▲ D. Ndoye·▼ R. Vargas
      80'
    • 83'
      ▲ J. Shaffelburg·▼ R. Laryea
    • ▲ C. Itten·▼ B. Embolo
      85'
    • ▲ C. Fassnacht·▼ J. Manzambi
      85'
    • 87'
      Liam MillarYellow card

    Group B standings

    #TeamPWDLGDPts
    1SwitzerlandSwitzerland321047
    2CanadaCanada311154
    3BosniaBosnia3111-14
    4QatarQatar3012-81
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    What each team needs

    SwitzerlandSwitzerland

    The final group game — Switzerland's qualification hopes may depend on this result.

    CanadaCanada

    An opening win over Switzerland would be a major statement and strengthen Canada's chances of progressing.

    Team comparison

    StatSwitzerlandCanada
    FIFA Ranking1827
    World Cup Titles00
    World Cup Appearances133
    Best WC FinishQuarterfinals (1934, 1938, 1954)Group stage (2022)
    ManagerMurat YakinJesse Marsch
    How They QualifiedUEFA — Group I runners-up (direct)Host nation — automatic qualification
    2022 World CupRound of 16 — lost to PortugalGroup stage — 0 wins, 0 draws, 3 losses
    CaptainGranit XhakaAlphonso Davies

    Prediction

    Switzerland 2 — 1 Canada

    Based on FIFA rankings and recent form. Switzerland (ranked 18th) enters as the slight favourite.

    Match facts

    Switzerland have appeared at 13 World Cups. Canada have appeared at 3.
    Switzerland are ranked 18th in the world. Canada are ranked 27th.
    This match takes place at BC Place, which is one of the 16 World Cup 2026 venues.

    How to watch

    RegionBroadcast
    USA (English)FOX / FOX Sports App
    USA (Spanish)Telemundo / Peacock
    UKBBC / ITV (TBC)
    WorldwideFIFA+ (select territories)

    Venue

    BC Place · Vancouver · Capacity: 54,500

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