Canada and Switzerland coaches emphasize win focus ahead of group finale
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 24, 2026, 12:41 AM
Last updated Jun 24, 2026
Canada coach Jesse Marsch and Switzerland coach Murat Yakin have ruled out playing for a draw in their World Cup group stage match on June 24. Both teams currently have four points, and the winner will advance as group winner, while a draw would send both to the knockout stage. Marsch stressed the importance of playing to win, citing respect for Switzerland's talent, while Yakin expressed desire to secure first place for a rest advantage. The winner would face one of the eight best third-place teams on July 2.
- •Match takes place on June 24, 2026.
- •Both teams are currently tied with four points each.
- •A draw advances both teams, but the coaches prefer to win.
- •Match implications include knockout stage positioning.
- •The winner plays on July 2.
- 12:41 AMYahoo Sports — Canada and Switzerland coaches: We're not playing for convenient draw
"Canada coach Jesse Marsch and Switzerland boss Murat Yakin have dismissed the idea that their nations might agree to play out a draw in their final World Cup group stage match. Both teams are tied on four points and the winner of the clash on Wednesday will qualify to the knock-out stages as group winners.
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