Switzerland vs Canada — World Cup 2026

FILE No. M-671CLASS: GROUP MATCHSTATUS: GROUP STAGEWC 2026 · VANCOUVER

Switzerland

2–1

Canada

Match events

G. Xhaka32'
R. Vargasassist J. Manzambi46'1–0
J. Manzambiassist B. Embolo57'2–0
L. JaquezOn: S. Widmer74'
D. SowOn: M. Aebischer74'
R. VargasOn: D. Ndoye80'
J. ManzambiOn: C. Fassnacht85'
B. EmboloOn: C. Itten85'

32'C. Larin
58'M. ChoiniereOn: S. Eustaquio
58'A. AhmedOn: L. Millar
58'C. LarinOn: T. Oluwaseyi
75'T. BuchananOn: P. David
2–176'P. Davidassist N. Saliba
83'R. LaryeaOn: J. Shaffelburg
87'L. Millar

SUIMatch statsCAN

55%Possession45%

6Shots13

4Shots on Target7

2Corners7

19Fouls13

1Yellow Cards2

Switzerland — starting XI

4-2-3-1

Bench

3Silvan Widmer
20Michel Aebischer
11Dan Ndoye
16Christian Fassnacht
26Cédric Itten
21Marvin Keller
12Yvon Mvogo
18Eray Cömert
24Aurèle Amenda
6Denis Zakaria
14Ardon Jashari
22Fabian Rieder
19Noah Okafor
23Zeki Amdouni

Canada — starting XI

4-4-2

Bench

7Stephen Eustaquio
11Liam Millar
12Tani Oluwaseyi
24Promise David
14Jacob Shaffelburg
1Dayne St. Clair
18Owen Goodman
5Joel Waterman
23Niko Sigur
15Moise Bombito
19Alphonso Davies
21Jonathan Osorio
26Jayden Nelson

All-time meetings

Switzerland wins

Draws

Canada wins

02 · Tale of the Tape

Tale of the tape.

28.3

Average Age

26.9

03 · The Form Guide

Last five walks into the room.

Who's hotter going in? Latest competitive results, newest first.

Switzerland

Jun 24

vs Canada

World Cup · Group Stage - 3 · BC Place

2–1

Jun 18

vs Bosnia & Herzegovina

World Cup · Group Stage - 2 · SoFi Stadium

4–1

Jun 13

at Qatar

World Cup · Group Stage - 1 · Levi's Stadium

1–1

Jun 6

vs Australia

Friendlies · Friendly International · Snapdragon Stadium

1–1

May 31

vs Jordan

Friendlies · Friendly International · Kybunpark

4–1

Canada

Jun 24

at Switzerland

World Cup · Group Stage - 3 · BC Place

1–2

Jun 18

vs Qatar

World Cup · Group Stage - 2 · BC Place

6–0

Jun 12

vs Bosnia & Herzegovina

World Cup · Group Stage - 1 · BMO Field

1–1

Jun 5

vs Rep. Of Ireland

Friendlies · Friendly International · Saputo Stadium

1–1

Jun 2

vs Uzbekistan

Friendlies · Friendly International · Commonwealth Stadium

2–0

05 · Key Battles

Three duels that decide it.

// Central midfield · The conductor's duel

G. Xhaka

#10 · Bayer Leverkusen

S. Eustáquio

#7 · FC Porto

Xhaka's elite press resistance and range from deep will likely dominate Eustáquio's more direct style. The Leverkusen anchor has the physicality and composure to dictate tempo against a Porto midfielder who thrives on intensity rather than control.

// Centre-forward vs Centre-back · Strength meets positioning

Embolo's pace and physical presence will test Cornelius's positioning and reading of the game. The Marseille defender has experience, but Monaco's number 7 carries enough dynamism to create half-chances in transition—a potential edge for Switzerland.

// Left-back vs Right winger · Experience vs ambition

Rodríguez's defensive intelligence and positioning should contain David's direct running, though the Lille attacker's energy and work rate make him a constant menace. A tactical battle where experience may edge aggression.

06 · Style Clash

Control vs Chaos: Switzerland's Precision Meets Canada's Intensity

Switzerland arrives as continental machinery—technical, patient, and built to absorb pressure. Canada brings relentless energy and verticality, seeking to disrupt with speed and aggression. A clash between control and chaos.

// Structured, press-resistant possession

Switzerland

// Direct, intensity-driven chaos

Canada

Patient

Build-up play

Hurried

Positional

Midfield press

Aggressive

Deliberate

Attacking shape