Switzerland knocks Canada from top spot in World Cup group play
Yahoo Sports • 2 min read • Latest: Jun 24, 2026, 9:11 PM
Last updated Jun 24, 2026
Switzerland secured the top position in Group B with a 2-1 victory over Canada on June 24, 2026, in Seattle. Second-half goals from Ruben Vargas and Johan Manzambi led Switzerland to finish with seven points in the group. Despite the loss, Canada qualified for the knockout stages for the first time. Bosnia and Herzegovina sits third in the group after defeating Qatar 3-1, leaving them hopeful for advancement based on third-place team performances in other groups. Switzerland will next face a third-placed team from Groups E, F, G, I, or J on July 2.
- •Switzerland finishes Group B with seven points after the win.
- •Canada ends up second in the group with four points.
- •Bosnia and Herzegovina secured three points with their win over Qatar.
- •Qatar is eliminated from the tournament after finishing last in the group.
- •Switzerland will play a third-placed team on July 2.
- 1:26 AMYahoo Sports — Swiss beat qualified Canada to snatch top spot, Bosnians also through
- 9:26 PMYahoo Sports — Swiss beat qualified Canada to snatch top spot, Bosnians left to hope
"Co-hosts Canada qualified for the men's World Cup knock-out stages for the first time but lost out on top spot and a Vancouver last-32 game to Switzerland after a 2-1 defeat on Wednesday. Second-half goals from Ruben Vargas and Johan Manzambi meant the Swiss finished top of Group B on seven points and the Canadians ended up in second spot on four, above Bosnia and Herzegovina on goal difference, despite Promise David's strike to cut the deficit.
"Co-hosts Canada qualified for the men's World Cup knock-out stages for the first time but lost out on top spot and a Vancouver last-32 game to Switzerland after a 2-1 defeat on Wednesday. Second-half goals from Ruben Vargas and Johan Manzambi meant the Swiss finished top of Group B on seven points and the Canadians ended up in second spot on four, above Bosnia and Herzegovina on goal difference, despite Promise David's strike to cut the deficit.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 25, 2026, 1:26 AMSwiss beat qualified Canada to snatch top spot, Bosnians also through
Co-hosts Canada qualified for the men's World Cup knock-out stages for the first time but lost out on top spot and a Vancouver last-32 game to Switzerland after a 2-1 defeat on Wednesday. Second-half goals from Ruben Vargas and Johan Manzambi meant the Swiss finished top of Group B on seven points and the Canadians ended up in second spot on four, above Bosnia and Herzegovina on goal difference, despite Promise David's strike to cut the deficit.
- Yahoo SportsJun 24, 2026, 9:26 PMSwiss beat qualified Canada to snatch top spot, Bosnians left to hope
Co-hosts Canada qualified for the men's World Cup knock-out stages for the first time but lost out on top spot and a Vancouver last-32 game to Switzerland after a 2-1 defeat on Wednesday. Second-half goals from Ruben Vargas and Johan Manzambi meant the Swiss finished top of Group B on seven points and the Canadians ended up in second spot on four, above Bosnia and Herzegovina on goal difference, despite Promise David's strike to cut the deficit.
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