FIFA World Cup blog recap: Canada advances despite loss to Switzerland

Devang Desai @DesaiDevang

June 24, 2026 - 5:09pm

Canada's Richie Laryea (22) and Switzerland's Breel Embolo (7) compete for the ball during the World Cup Group B soccer match between Switzerland and Canada. (Emma Peterson/AP)

With a berth in the knockout phase all but locked up, Canada takes on Switzerland at BC Place in Vancouver with a chance to finish atop Group B.

Recap all the latest news, match updates and analysis of the game as Canada falls 2-1 to Switzerland.

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