Switzerland clinch top spot with tense win

Switzerland sealed first place in Group B with a hard‑fought 2–1 victory over Canada, a result that also sends the hosts through to the Round of 32 as runners‑up. After a cagey, goalless first half in Vancouver, the match opened up when the Swiss finally found their rhythm. Ruben Vargas broke the deadlock shortly after the restart, finishing a flowing move that shifted momentum firmly toward Murat Yakin’s side.

Minutes later, Johan Manzambi doubled the advantage, capitalising on hesitant defending to give Switzerland what looked like a comfortable cushion. Canada, however, refused to fold. Substitute Promise David injected immediate energy and pulled one back in the seventy‑sixth minute, setting up a tense finale as the crowd roared the home side forward.

Despite late pressure, Switzerland held firm to secure the win and top the group, while Canada advance thanks to their earlier results, keeping their World Cup journey alive.