Vancouver: Switzerland served up a spoiler, flipping the ⁠table and kicking Canada out of Vancouver for the group of 32 round ​with a 2-1

Switzerland defeated co-host Canada in the final group-stage match of the 2026 North America World Cup, setting up a potential round-of-32 clash between the two

Switzerland's Johan Manzambi (9) celebrates after scoring during the World Cup Group B soccer match between Switzerland and Canada in Vancouver, British Columbia, Wednesday, June 24, 2026. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr) One of the earliest assessments made by Swiss coach Murat Yakin of Johan Manzambi was just how happy the 20-year-old tended to be with the national team.

Making history by reaching the knockout stage for the first time, Switzerland finished top of Group B after a 2-1 win over Canada in Vancouver. The match swung after a flat first half, before both teams produced a more open second period filled with chances at both ends.

Ruben Vargas and Johan Manzambi struck second-half goals for Switzerland as they beat Canada 2-1 on Wednesday to qualify for the knock-out stage of the World Cup as Group B winners, with the tournament co-hosts also progressing as runners-up.