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Swiss Edge Canada in Thriller, Both Advance
24 Jun
Summary
- Switzerland defeated Canada 2-1 in their World Cup match.
- Both Switzerland and Canada advanced to the knockout round.
- Canada reached the knockout stage for the first time in history.
Switzerland defeated Canada 2-1 in a World Cup encounter, with both nations progressing to the knockout stage. Rubén Vargas opened the scoring for Switzerland in the second half, and Johan Manzambi extended their lead in the 57th minute. Promise David pulled one back for Canada late in the game, but it wasn't enough to secure a win or the group's top spot.
This historic match saw Canada reach the knockout round for the first time in its history. Despite the loss, they advanced as group runners-up. Switzerland secured first place in Group B and will remain in Vancouver for their upcoming July 2 match against a third-place finisher.
Canada will now travel to Inglewood, California, for their knockout stage match on Sunday against the second-place finisher from Group B. In other Group B action, Bosnia-Herzegovina defeated Qatar 3-1, keeping Bosnia in contention for a third-place spot.
