Breel Embolo helped to dash co-hosts Canada's hopes of a last-32 clash on home soil as unbeaten Switzerland clinched top spot in Group B with a 2-1 victory in Vancouver. The Rennes frontman set up both Rubén Vargas and Johan Manzambi after the break as the Swiss ensured they will return to the same venue in the knockout stage despite substitute Promise David's reply.

Ruben Vargas and Johan Manzambi fired Switzerland to top Group B with a 2-1 win over Canada, as the co-hosts also reached the knockout stage.

VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) — Switzerland put a damper on Canada's World Cup party.

In Vancouver, Switzerland beat Canada in a match that qualifies both teams for the round of 32. The Nati’s win (2-1) took time to take shape, in a game marked by numerous technical inaccuracies.