Canada aims for knockout stage with match against Switzerland today
CBS Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 24, 2026, 1:38 AM
Last updated Jun 24, 2026

Canada faces Switzerland in their final group stage match at the 2026 World Cup today at 3 p.m. Canada currently leads Group B with 4 points, having secured a historic first victory against Qatar and drawn their opener against Bosnia-Herzegovina. Switzerland also has 4 points after a draw with Bosnia-Herzegovina and a win against Qatar. The outcome of today's match will determine which teams advance to the knockout round, with Canada needing at least a draw to secure qualification. Other teams in the group, Bosnia-Herzegovina and Qatar, play simultaneously, adding to the stakes of both matches.
- •Canada leads Group B with 4 points from two matches.
- •Switzerland also has 4 points, making today's match pivotal.
- •Canada won 6-0 against Qatar and drew 1-1 with Bosnia-Herzegovina.
- •Switzerland drew 1-1 with Bosnia-Herzegovina and won against Qatar.
- •Both matches today will decide advancement to the knockout stage.
- 1:38 AMCBS Sports — World Cup Group B scenarios: Everything still to play for as Canada chase historic qualification
"Canada hope they punch their ticket to the knockout stages for the first time on Wednesday
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