Switzerland Beat Canada 2-1, Both Reach World Cup Knockouts
Switzerland advance to World Cup's Round of 32 after Juan Vargas and Johan Manzambi earned them a 2-1 victory over co-hosts Canada, who also qualified as Group B runners.
Switzerland qualified from the group stage for the sixth time in their last seven World Cup campaigns while for Canada for the first time in their history.
Switzerland won through second-half strikes by Juan Vargas (46) and Johan Manzambi (57). Canada reduced the margin through Promise David (76).
They will be back at BC Place Vancouver on July 2 to take on the third-placed team from Group E, F, G, I or J in the Round of 32.
For Canada, demoted to second place in the group by this defeat, they advance as runners-up and must travel to Los Angeles for their meeting with the Group A runners-up on June 28.
Player of the Match: Johan Manzambi (Switzerland)
Johan Manzambi earns the Superior Player of the Match trophy. 👑
— FIFA World Cup (@FIFAWorldCup) June 24, 2026
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