Switzerland Tops Group B of the 2026 World Cup After Beating Canada 2-1

JAKARTA - The Swiss squad became the leader in Group B of the 2026 World Cup after beating Canada with a score of 2-1 in the last group stage match at BC Vancouver Stadium, Vancouver, Wednesday local time.

In this match, Switzerland won thanks to the goals of Ruben Vargas and Johan Manzambi, while Canada managed to narrow the gap through Promise David.

This victory brought Switzerland to the top of the 2026 World Cup Group B final standings with seven points from three matches and qualified for the last 32.

Meanwhile, Canada took second place in the final standings of Group B of the 2026 World Cup with four points from two matches, qualifying for the top 32 with the status of runner-up, ahead of the goal difference from Bosnia-Herzegovina in third place.

Switzerland demonstrated an attacking game when the match started and even spread the threat through Johan Manzambi's kick, but it was thwarted by Canadian goalkeeper Maxime Crepeau.

Manzambi again created an opportunity for Switzerland, but the ballbound he received was successfully blocked by the Canadian defense line.

Manzambi really became a dangerous figure in the Canadian defense after returning to spread the threat through the kick he released, but the ball could be anticipated by Crepeau.

In the remaining time of the first half, Switzerland was more dominant in attacking, but Canada tried to catch up, but until halftime the score remained tied without goals.

Entering the second half, Switzerland was able to take the lead in the 46th minute after a pass from Manzambi was converted into a goal by Ruben Vargas so that the score became 1-0.

Switzerland managed to double their lead to 2-0 in the 57th minute through a goal scored by Manzambi after maximizing Breel Embolo's pass.

Behind by two goals, as reported by Antara, Canada tried to bounce back and had a chance through Jonathan David's kick, but still managed to silence the Swiss defense.

Canada finally managed to narrow the gap to 1-2 in the 76th minute after Nathan Saliba's cross was converted into a goal through Promise David's goal.

In the remaining time, Canada tried to at least tie the score, but until the end of the match, the score of 2-1 for the Swiss victory remained.