Canada’s World Cup dream is bruised but very much alive. Jesse Marsch’s squad fell 2-1 to Switzerland on June 24 in Vancouver, but the result was enough to send the host nation through to the knockout stage as Group B runners-up.
A draw would have earned Canada the top spot in the group. Instead, they’ll take the harder path forward.
Playing to win, not playing not to lose
Marsch’s post-match comments centered on a philosophy that has defined his tenure: attack first, worry about consequences later. The Canadian coach made it clear that sitting back and grinding out a draw was never on the table.
“The worst way to get the draw is to play for a draw.”
