This combination of file photos created on June 22, 2026, Switzerland's midfielder #10 Granit Xhaka in Geneva, on November 15, 2025 (L); Canada's forward #19 Alphonso Davies in Doha on November 27, 2022.
Switzerland and Canada in a 2026 World Cup Group B football match at the BC Place Vancouver Stadium in Vancouver on June 24, 2026...Photo by FABRICE COFFRINI / AFP
Switzerland and Canada became the latest teams to qualify for the knockout stage of the 2026 World Cup on Wednesday, while Brazil prepared to battle Scotland for a place in the last 32.
Switzerland secured top spot in Group B with a 2-1 victory over Canada in Vancouver, courtesy of goals from Ruben Vargas and Johan Manzambi. Promise David pulled one back late for Canada, but the Swiss held on for all three points.
Despite the defeat, Canada advanced to the World Cup knockout stage for the first time in the country’s history after finishing second in the group on goal difference ahead of Bosnia-Herzegovina.
