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Switzerland vs Canada

World Cup 2026Full time · 24 Jun 2026
Switzerland

Switzerland

Won · xG 0.70LWWWDLast 5
Full time
2 — 1
90+4'
⚽ Rubén Vargas 46' · ⚽ Johan Manzambi 57' · ⚽ Promise David 76'

Canada

Lost · xG 1.39LWLWDLast 5
Canada
PRESSURE INDEX · FINAL▲ CAN · last goal · 76'
32
68
SUI · 0.70 xG1.39 xG · CAN
Match StoryFull breakdown

Switzerland 2–1 Canada

Switzerland edged out a lively Canada side 2-1 in a World Cup 2026 group stage encounter that defied the pre-match signals pointing to a tight, low-scoring affair. The model said under. Football said otherwise.

World Cup 2026Wed 24 Jun, 20:00
Key Takeaways
Result

Switzerland picked up three points at home, extending their winning run.

Goals

Plenty of attacking intent from both sides produced an entertaining goal tally.

Table

The result has implications at both ends of the Switzerland end of the standings.

Match Facts
VenueN/A
AttendanceN/A
RefereeN/A
RoundN/A
CompetitionWorld Cup 2026
First Goal
Rubén Vargas
46'⚽
Rubén Vargas
Johan ManzambiAssist: Johan Manzambi
Match Report
Switzerland 2-1 Canada: Swiss Hold Their Nerve in World Cup Group Stage Thriller
JTJay Thompson

Switzerland 2-1 Canada: Swiss Hold Their Nerve in World Cup Group Stage Thriller

Switzerland edged out a lively Canada side 2-1 in a World Cup 2026 group stage encounter that defied the pre-match signals pointing to a tight, low-scoring affair. The model said under. Football said otherwise.

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Key Events
  1. 32'
    CanadaCyle LarinCyle Larin
    Unsportsmanlike conduct
  2. 32'
    SwitzerlandGranit XhakaGranit Xhaka
    Argument
  3. 46'
    SwitzerlandRubén VargasRubén Vargas
    assist: Johan Manzambi
  4. 57'
    SwitzerlandJohan ManzambiJohan Manzambi
    assist: Breel Embolo
  5. 58'
    CanadaStephen EustaquioStephen Eustaquio
    off: Mathieu Choinière
  6. 58'
    CanadaLiam MillarLiam Millar
    off: Ali Ahmed
  7. 58'
    CanadaTani OluwaseyiTani Oluwaseyi
    off: Cyle Larin
  8. 74'
    SwitzerlandSilvan WidmerSilvan Widmer
    off: Luca Jaquez
  9. 74'
    SwitzerlandMichel AebischerMichel Aebischer
    off: Djibril Sow
  10. 74'
    CanadaPromise DavidPromise David
    off: Tajon Buchanan
  11. 76'
    CanadaPromise DavidPromise David
    assist: Nathan-Dylan Saliba
  12. 80'
    SwitzerlandDan NdoyeDan Ndoye
    off: Rubén Vargas
  13. 83'
    CanadaJacob ShaffelburgJacob Shaffelburg
    off: Richie Laryea
  14. 85'
    SwitzerlandChristian FassnachtChristian Fassnacht
    off: Johan Manzambi
  15. 85'
    SwitzerlandCedric IttenCedric Itten
    off: Breel Embolo
  16. 87'
    CanadaLiam MillarLiam Millar
    Foul
Game Flow

Expected Goals (xG)

Switzerland 0.70 xGCanada 1.39 xG
Cumulative · approximated from goal events
0'45'90'
Table ImpactFull table

How the result affects the World Cup 2026 standings.

#TeamPWDLPts
1Belgium31205
1Spain32107
1Mexico33009
1England32107
1Brazil32107
1France33009
1Argentina33009
1Switzerland32107
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the final score of Switzerland vs Canada?

The match finished 2-1 to Switzerland.

Who won Switzerland vs Canada?

Switzerland won the match 2-1.

When did Switzerland vs Canada take place?

The match took place on Wednesday, 24 June 2026.

📊 AI-generated recap and structured data

Switzerland beat Canada 2-1 in World Cup 2026 qualifying. Our model backed a Switzerland win at 39% probability, and the pick landed. Both sides scored in each of their last five matches, and that pattern held; Switzerland's attack proved decisive despite Canada's response. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

Switzerland's 2-1 victory moved them further clear at the top of the group with 3 points gained. Canada remained in second place but saw their points gap widen following the defeat. The result reflected Switzerland's stronger recent trajectory; Canada's form oscillated between heavy wins and narrow losses, suggesting vulnerability in competitive matches.

Switzerland v Canada · World Cup 2026 · 24/06/2026, 20:00:00