Switzerland vs Canada Highlights, FIFA World Cup 2026: Ruben Vargas and Johan Manzambi scored to guide Switzerland to a 2-1 victory over Canada in their FIFA World Cup 2026 Group B match. Promise David scored a late goal for Canada. Switzerland topped Group B with 7 points to reach the Round of 32 while Canada reached the knockout stages for the first time ever with 4 points from 3 matches. Bosnia-Herzegovina eliminated Qatar and boosted its chances of advancing at the World Cup with a 3-1 victory (Match Centre)
FIFA World Cup 2026 LIVE: Match recap
Ruben Vargas and Johan Manzambi both scored to give Switzerland a 2-1 victory over Canada as both teams advanced to the knockout round. Promise David scored a late goal for Canada, which took second place in Group B behind the Swiss and earned a spot in the knockout round for the first time in its history. Switzerland will face a third-place finisher on July 2 in Vancouver in the round of 32. Canada needed a win or a draw to finish at the top of the group and stay on home soil, but instead will travel to Inglewood, California, for its next game on Sunday against the second-place finisher in Group B.
FIFA World Cup 2026 LIVE: Other significant result
Bosnia-Herzegovina eliminated Qatar and boosted its chances of advancing at the World Cup with a 3-1 victory.
FIFA World Cup 2026: Switzerland have done it
Switzerland beat Canada 2-1 and they top Group B. Couple of good chances for Canada towards the end of the match but Kobel was able to save them all. Canada finish second and qualified for the knockouts for the first time!
FIFA World Cup 2026: Kobel saves
Another header from a Canadian player but Kobel is taking no chances. Catches it safely and ends the attack!
Switzerland vs Canada LIVE: Six added minutes
Six added minutes and Canada need just one goal. Cornelius had the chance but his header was just wide!
FIFA World Cup 2026 LIVE: Bosnia and Herzegovina in lead
Bosnia and Herzegovina extend their lead and they are now 3-1 against Qatar!
Switzerland vs Canada LIVE: Nervy moments
The momentum is completely with Canada right now. They are desperately looking for a goal as the draw will mean that they will top the group. Big 5-10 mins in this match.
FIFA World Cup 2026 LIVE: Canada score
Canada scores! Promise David scores and Canada are dreaming again! Can they get another one and tie this game?
Switzerland vs Canada LIVE: Defensive masterclass
A brilliant chance for Canada but Elvedi had other plans. A last-ditch tackle by the Switzerland defender and he has saved a certain goal there!
FIFA World Cup 2026: Qualification scenario
As things stand right now, Switzerland will quality as the group topper while Canada will finish second with a superior goal difference. Bosnia and Herzegovina will be third if they beat Qatar but will have a great chance of qualification.
Switzerland vs Canada LIVE: 2-0 advantage
Manzambi scores and Switzerland have made it 2-0. Embolo shielded the ball well and provided the perfect pass for Manzambi. His shot was good but it was ultimately a goalkeeping error that led to the goal.
FIFA World Cup 2026: Switzerland on top
A quick start by Switzerland as the cutback found Vargas in a space without any defenders and the finish was just perfect. Switzerland 1-0 up and it is time for Canada to fight back.
Switzerland vs Canada LIVE: Vargas scores
Ruben Vargas scores and Switzerland have taken the lead. It took them just 37 seconds in the second half to find the breakthrough!
Switzerland vs Canada LIVE: Half-time
It is half-time and the score is 0-0. Canada defended well but Switzerland will be extremely unhappy with their misses. They have chances to take the lead but the finishing was just not there.
FIFA World Cup 2026 LIVE: Bosnia and Herzegovina
Bosnia and Herzegovina are 2-0 ahead in their match against Qatar as Kerim Alajbegovic opened the scoring and Sultan Albrake scored an own goal.
Switzerland vs Canada LIVE: Big controversy
Yellow cards for Xhaka and Larin. Xhaka was about to take his free-kick when Larin moved the ball. The Switzerland footballer ended up hitting Larin's leg. The referee called them both and showed yellow cards to both footballers.
FIFA World Cup 2026 LIVE: Wasteful Switzerland
Switzerland have found themselves at least 3 times with just the goalkeeper to beat. However, it was off-side on one occasion and on the other two times, the players were not able to find the finish. On the other hand, Canada are also not sitting back and we can expect a competitive match.
FIFA World Cup 2026 LIVE: Chance for Canada
A well-taken free kick and De Fougerolles had the chance to take a shot. However, the attempt was a rather weak one and was collected easily by Kobel.
Switzerland vs Canada LIVE: Huge chance
Massive chance for Embolo and the Canada keeper pulled off a brilliant save. The striker had only the keepr to beat but was unable to find the back of the net!
Switzerland vs Canada LIVE: Flurry of fouls
The match is just 10 minutes old but both teams have committed a number of fouls. It has been a tough midfield fight and both teams are not leaving their ground.
Switzerland vs Canada LIVE: Even matchup
This has been a somewhat even match till now. Both teams have shown that they will not be sitting back but no proper chances as of now.
Switzerland vs Canada LIVE: We are underway
The match is underway! A huge occasion for co-hosts Canada who will be looking to reach the knockouts of the World Cup for the first time ever. Switzerland also did not have good outings in the last few editions and will look to top the group.
FIFA World Cup 2026 LIVE: Switzerland starting XI
Kobel; Jaquez, Elvedi, Akanji, Ricardo Rodríguez; Xhaka, Manzambi, Sow, Freuler; Vargas, Embolo
FIFA World Cup 2026 LIVE: Canada starting XI
Crepeau; Johnston, De Fougerolles, Cornelius, Laryea; Choiniere, Saliba, Buchanan, Ali Ahmed; Jonathan David, Larin
Switzerland vs Canada LIVE: Hello and welcome
Welcome to the live coverage of the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group B match between Canada and Switzerland. A straight shootout for the top spot in the group and Canada look to reach the World Cup knockouts for the first time.