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Switzerland secures knockout stage spot, eliminates Canada from home World Cup

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Last updated Jun 24, 2026

Switzerland secures knockout stage spot, eliminates Canada from home World Cup
Summary

In a decisive match, Switzerland defeated Canada in the World Cup, eliminating the host nation from contention. Canada struggled to assert themselves, with Switzerland taking control in the second half through a quick burst of goals by Rubén Vargas and Johan Manzambi. This match marked the end of Canada's home World Cup journey, shifting Switzerland's focus to their upcoming knockout stage match on July 2. Coach Murat Yakin's tactical changes proved effective, leading to a pivotal victory.

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  • •Switzerland scored two goals in a 12-minute span in the second half
  • •Canada's World Cup journey ends in the group stage
  • •Next match for Switzerland is on July 2 in Vancouver
  • •Murat Yakin's lineup changes were key to the victory
  • •Promise David performed as a substitute for Canada
Latest Updates
  • 10:05 PMYahoo Sports — World Cup: Switzerland holds off Canada to win Group B
  • 9:41 PMYahoo Sports — Where Canada will play their World Cup knockout games after 2-1 loss to Switzerland
  • 9:18 PMThe Guardian Sport — Canada lose home advantage for last 32 after Manzambi seals win for Switzerland
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Canada’s home World Cup is over. Jesse Marsch and his men are now a road team, despite the spectacular efforts of substitute Promise David. A 12-minute burst of clinical finishing early in the second half, after a dogfight of a first, earned Switzerland the right to call Vancouver home through the first week of the knockout stages. Murat Yakin’s lineup changes paid off handsomely with Rubén Vargas and Johan Manzambi rewarding his faith. Next up will be a round of 32 date back here on 2 July when ending a run of seven-straight defeats in World Cup knockout games will be the Nati’s aim. Continue reading...

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Canada produced a spirited finish against Switzerland in Vancouver, but it was not enough to keep the co-hosts top of their World Cup group. Ruben Vargas struck within a minute of the restart and Johan Manzambi made it two soon after, putting the Swiss in the driver’s seat at BC Place.

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Ruben Vargas and Johan Manzambi each scored to fuel a 2-1 win over Canada and clinch Group B for Switzerland on Wednesday at the World Cup.

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