Canada loses to Switzerland in World Cup, prompting criticism of Marsch

Canada faced a 2-1 defeat against Switzerland in their final group-stage match in Vancouver, eliminating their chance to advance as the top team in Group B. Despite starting strong in the tournament, Canada needed only a point to secure their position but struggled against Switzerland, who capitalized on their missed opportunity. Criticism has arisen towards head coach Jesse Marsch for his inability to motivate the team effectively before the match, with former player Ian Wright expressing disappointment in Marsch's performance-related comments. Following the loss, Canada will head to Los Angeles for their round-of-32 knockout match without the support of their home crowd.

• 11:30 PMYahoo Sports — ‘I don’t want to be nasty’ – Ian Wright takes swipe at Jesse Marsch after Canada’s World Cup defeat