Seven teams have already punched their tickets to the Round of 32 at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Few situations are tighter than what’s unfolding in Group B, where Switzerland and Canada are locked together on points heading into their decisive final match.
Switzerland plays Canada on June 24, with advancement on the line for both sides.
How Switzerland got here
Their opening match, a 1-1 draw against host nation Qatar on June 13, was followed by a considerably more decisive result: Switzerland dismantled Bosnia and Herzegovina 4-1 on June 18.
Canada has been collecting points at the same pace, which means Switzerland cannot simply lean on goal differential. They need something from the June 24 match.
