Switzerland Advances to World Cup Round of 32 After Defeating Canada

By JEONG SE HEE Posted : June 25, 2026, 07:08 Updated : June 25, 2026, 07:08
Switzerland's rising star Johan Manjambi [Photo: Reuters & Yonhap]
Switzerland secured a spot in the Round of 32 by defeating Canada 2-1 in their final group match of the 2026 FIFA North America World Cup on June 25, 2026, at BC Place in Vancouver, British Columbia.
With this victory, Switzerland finished first in Group B and will face one of the third-placed teams from Groups E, F, G, I, or J in the knockout stage.
Despite being at the top of the group until the final match, Canada dropped to second place with this loss but still made history by advancing to the World Cup knockout stage for the first time.
Canada will face the second-placed team from Group A. If South Korea earns at least a draw against South Africa and finishes second in Group A, they will meet Canada in the Round of 32.
The scoring began in the second half. Just one minute into the half, Manjambi's cross from the right found Ruben Vargas, who scored with a right-footed shot after evading defenders.
In the 57th minute, Manjambi scored again, converting a pass from Breel Embolo inside the penalty area with a quick right-footed shot.
Canada's Nathan Saliba made a brilliant play in the 76th minute, controlling a long pass and setting up substitute David, who finished with a right-footed volley.



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