Vancouver: Switzerland served up a spoiler, flipping the ⁠table and kicking Canada out of Vancouver for the group of 32 round ​with a 2-1

Switzerland defeated co-host Canada in the final group-stage match of the 2026 North America World Cup, setting up a potential round-of-32 clash between the two

Switzerland's Johan Manzambi (9) celebrates after scoring during the World Cup Group B soccer match between Switzerland and Canada in Vancouver, British Columbia, Wednesday, June 24, 2026. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr) One of the earliest assessments made by Swiss coach Murat Yakin of Johan Manzambi was just how happy the 20-year-old tended to be with the national team.

Making history by reaching the knockout stage for the first time, Switzerland finished top of Group B after a 2-1 win over Canada in Vancouver. The match swung after a flat first half, before both teams produced a more open second period filled with chances at both ends.

Switzerland earned an important 2-1 victory over Canada after an outstanding start to the second half produced the decisive goals. The Swiss managed their advantage intelligently and withstood Canada's late pressure to secure first place in Group B and advance to the 2026 FIFA World Cup Round of 32.