Switzerland defeats Canada 2-1 to top Group B in World Cup 2026
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 24, 2026, 8:58 PM
Last updated Jun 24, 2026
Switzerland secured the top position in Group B after a 2-1 victory over Canada on June 24, 2026, in Vancouver. After a scoreless first half, Rubén Vargas and Johan Manzambi netted second half goals to put Switzerland ahead. Canada found the net late in the match with a goal from Promise David, but it was not enough to change the outcome. With this win, Switzerland advances to the knockout stage, remaining in Vancouver, while Canada will travel to Los Angeles for their next match.
- •Switzerland tops Group B after beating Canada 2-1.
- •Goals from Vargas and Manzambi secure the victory.
- •Promise David scores for Canada in the final minutes.
- •Switzerland remains in Vancouver for the next round.
- •Canada will play in Los Angeles on June 28.
- 8:59 PMYahoo Sports — ✅ Group B settled: Switzerland 1st, Canada 2nd, Bosnia wait
- 8:58 PMYahoo Sports — World Cup 2026: Switzerland claims Group B over Canada; Bosnia and Herzegovina moves top among third-place teams
"Group B was the first to determine the teams qualified for the knockout stage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.🇨🇭 Switzerland ✅🇨🇦 Canada ✅🇧🇦 Bosnia ⏳🇶🇦 Qatar ❌Switzerland bea...
"The loss means Canada must travel to Los Angeles for its round of 32 game instead of staying home.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 24, 2026, 8:59 PM✅ Group B settled: Switzerland 1st, Canada 2nd, Bosnia wait
Group B was the first to determine the teams qualified for the knockout stage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.🇨🇭 Switzerland ✅🇨🇦 Canada ✅🇧🇦 Bosnia ⏳🇶🇦 Qatar ❌Switzerland bea...
- Yahoo SportsJun 24, 2026, 8:58 PMWorld Cup 2026: Switzerland claims Group B over Canada; Bosnia and Herzegovina moves top among third-place teams
The loss means Canada must travel to Los Angeles for its round of 32 game instead of staying home.
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