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Switzerland vs Canada — World Cup 2026

FILE No. M-671CLASS: GROUP MATCHSTATUS: GROUP STAGEWC 2026 · VANCOUVER
VS
FT
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
1 G. Kobel25 L. Jaquez4 N. Elvedi5 M. Akanji13 R. Rodríguez8 R. Freuler10 G. Xhaka15 D. Sow9 J. Manzambi17 R. Vargas7 B. Embolo
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
16 M. Crépeau2 A. Johnston4 L. Fougerolles13 D. Cornelius22 R. Laryea17 T. Buchanan25 N. Saliba6 M. Choinière20 Ali Ahmed10 J. David9 Cyle Larin
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
1
All-time meetings
1
Switzerland wins
0
Draws
0
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

W
W
D
D
W
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

L
W
D
D
W
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
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
vs
// Direct, intensity-driven chaos
Canada
Patient
Build-up play
Hurried
Positional
Midfield press
Aggressive
Deliberate
Attacking shape
Vertical
Compact
Defensive block
Scattered
Controlled
Transition speed
Explosive
Rehearsed
Set-piece discipline
Improvisational
07 · Win Probability

Win probability.

Even-money default — ranks not yet on file.

38SUI
24DRAW
38CAN
38%
24%
38%
09 · The Bench

The bench faceoff.

M. Yakin
Switzerland · Head coach

M. Yakin

J. Marsch
Canada · Head coach

J. Marsch

🇺🇸
10 · The Venue

BC Place

Vancouver · USA / CAN / MEX
Stadium guide →
54,500
Capacity
Vancouver
City
1983
Opened
grass
Surface
12 · Where to watch

Where to watch.

USA
FOX / Telemundo
UK & Ireland
BBC / ITV
Latin America
Globo / TyC Sports
Worldwide
FIFA+ (selected territories)
The squads

Both line-ups.

Every name in the frame — tap a player for their dossier, or a crest for the full team.

Switzerland
Switzerland
SUI · Full dossier →
Canada
Canada
CAN · Full dossier →

// the wire

Switzerland v Canada · the wire

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// match file
Switzerland vs Canada.
The full dossier — form, key battles, the take — sharpens closer to kickoff.
GROUP STAGEBC Place