Switzerland 2-1 Canada
Updated
Switzerland won: Switzerland 2-1 Canada in the World Cup (Round 3) on Wed, 24 Jun 2026 at BC Place Vancouver, Vancouver, British Columbia. Switzerland goals: Rubén Vargas 46', Johan Manzambi 57'. Canada goals: Promise David 76'. Expected goals: 1.11-1.66. Possession: 55-45. Player of the match: Gregor Kobel (8.8).
Match report
Switzerland beat Canada 2-1
Switzerland edged Canada 2-1 at BC Place Vancouver on Wednesday 24 June in the World Cup.
Rubén Vargas put Switzerland ahead on 46' (1-0), Johan Manzambi made it 2-0 on 57' and Promise David pulled one back for Canada on 76' (2-1).
Switzerland had 55% of the ball, shots were 6-13 (4-7 on target) and expected goals finished 1.11-1.66. Canada created the better chances but couldn't make them count.
Gregor Kobel (Switzerland) was player of the match with an 8.8 rating.
Attendance: 52,497. Referee: Ramon Abatti.
Match stats
| Switzerland | Canada | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 55 | 45 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 1.11 | 1.66 |
| Total shots | 6 | 13 |
| Shots on target | 4 | 7 |
| Touches in opposition box | 14 | 23 |
| Big chances | 3 | 3 |
| Big chances missed | 2 | 2 |
| Accurate passes | 369 (83%) | 271 (80%) |
| Yellow cards | 1 | 2 |
| Corners | 2 | 7 |
| Total shots | 6 | 13 |
| Shots off target | 1 | 3 |
| Shots on target | 4 | 7 |
| Blocked shots | 1 | 3 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 5 | 12 |
Lineups
Switzerland (4-2-3-1): Gregor Kobel, Luca Jaquez, Nico Elvedi, Manuel Akanji, Ricardo Rodríguez, Granit Xhaka, Remo Freuler, Djibril Sow, Johan Manzambi, Rubén Vargas, Breel Embolo
Canada (4-4-2): Maxime Crépeau, Alistair Johnston, Luc De Fougerolles, Derek Cornelius, Richie Laryea, Tajon Buchanan, Nathan Saliba, Mathieu Choinière, Ali Ahmed, Cyle Larin, Jonathan David
Key events
- 32' · Yellow card · Cyle Larin (Canada)
- 32' · Yellow card · Granit Xhaka (Switzerland)
- 46' · Goal · Rubén Vargas (Switzerland)
- 57' · Goal · Johan Manzambi (Switzerland)
- 58' · Substitution · Tani Oluwaseyi for Cyle Larin (Canada)
- 58' · Substitution · Liam Millar for Ali Ahmed (Canada)
- 58' · Substitution · Stephen Eustaquio for Mathieu Choinière (Canada)
- 74' · Substitution · Silvan Widmer for Luca Jaquez (Switzerland)
- 74' · Substitution · Michel Aebischer for Djibril Sow (Switzerland)
- 74' · Substitution · Promise David for Tajon Buchanan (Canada)
- 76' · Goal · Promise David (Canada)
- 80' · Substitution · Dan Ndoye for Rubén Vargas (Switzerland)
- 83' · Substitution · Jacob Shaffelburg for Richie Laryea (Canada)
- 85' · Substitution · Christian Fassnacht for Johan Manzambi (Switzerland)
- 85' · Substitution · Cedric Itten for Breel Embolo (Switzerland)
- 87' · Yellow card · Liam Millar (Canada)
All-time head-to-head
Questions
Who won Switzerland vs Canada?
Switzerland won, 2-1 (World Cup) on Wed, 24 Jun 2026.
When and where is Switzerland vs Canada?
Wed, 24 Jun 2026, 19:00 UTC at BC Place Vancouver, Vancouver, British Columbia, World Cup.