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.

Switzerland defeated Canada 2-1 to win Group B, while the hosts advanced to the World Cup knockout stage for the first time.

Switzerland served up a spoiler, flipping the table and kicking Canada out of Vancouver for the group of 32 round with a 2-1 win in Vancouver on Wednesday afternoon to finish atop Group B of the World Cup.

Ruben Vargas and Johan Manzambi scored to give Switzerland a 2-1 victory over co-hosts Canada in Group B of the FIFA World Cup 2026 at the BC Place Vancouver, as both teams advanced to the knockout stage.

Canada will play South Africa in the first-ever knockout match at a men's World Cup for both nations.The Canadians lost 2-1 to Switzerland in their group

Switzerland secured a 2-1 victory over Canada in their final Group B FIFA World Cup 2026 match at Vancouver, finishing top of the group, while the co-hosts also confirmed their historic qualification for the knockout stage.