Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleJohan Manzambi scored Switzerland’s second (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)Goals from Ruben Vargas and Johan Manzambi saw Switzerland beat hosts Canada 2-1 in Vancouver to top Group B. The win sees Switzerland become only the fourth nation – alongside Brazil, Argentina, and France – to reach the last 16 in the last four consecutive World Cups.Their reward for finishing top will see them play one of the third-placed teams from Group E, F, G, H, I or J in Vancouver on July 3.Despite the loss, Canada also progressed to the knockout rounds for the first time in their history, finishing as runners-up. However, Jesse Marsch’s side forfeited their home advantage by not winning the group, meaning they will play no further matches on Canadian soil. Their next fixture is scheduled for 28 June at the Los Angeles Stadium in California, where they will face the Group A runners-up.Thank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in

VANCOUVER, June 22 : A Canada side rallying around the loss of injured midfielder Ismael Kone face Switzerland on Wednesday needing a win or draw to secure top spot in Group B and…

Canada and Switzerland meet in Vancouver in a Group B decider that pairs two teams in form but built on very different foundations, with first place and a...