<\/h2>\nSwitzerland came out looking to win from the very first minute<\/h2>\n![\"Switzerland](\"https:\/\/nuevaonda.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/suiza-can-2.jpg\")
PHOTO: Instagram of the Swiss National Team<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nA draw was all Canada needed to finish the group stage in first place, stay in Vancouver, and fuel the euphoria generated by its previous rout of Qatar.<\/p>\n
But Switzerland needed a win and played with that competitive urgency from the start.<\/p>\n
They were more aggressive, more precise in occupying space, and, above all, more dangerous when they got behind the home team’s defense.<\/p>\n
Murat Yakin’s team struck early.<\/p>\n
In the 11th minute, Ricardo Rodr\u00edguez played a magnificent through ball to Breel Embolo, who found himself one-on-one with Maxime Cr\u00e9peau.<\/p>\n
The Canadian goalkeeper kept his team in the game with a decisive save, and on the rebound, the defense managed to prevent a goal even though the goalkeeper was already out of position.<\/p>\n
It was the first serious sign of a problem that Canada never fully corrected: the ease with which Switzerland found inside lanes to run through.<\/p>\n
Canada responded with a run by Cyle Larin, which was later ruled offside.<\/p>\n
And a shot by Tajon Buchanan that forced Gregor Kobel to make a save.<\/p>\n
The game opened up at times, with chances in both penalty areas, but Switzerland remained in control.<\/p>\n
Embolo tested Cr\u00e9peau again in the 17th minute, and Rub\u00e9n Vargas had another clear chance, which was thwarted by a great save from the Canadian goalkeeper (Filed under: Switzerland beats Canada).<\/p>\n
Vancouver fell silent<\/h2>\n![\"soccer,](\"https:\/\/nuevaonda.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/suiza-can-3.jpg\")
PHOTO: Instagram of the Swiss National Team<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nThe home team gained momentum before halftime, spurred on by the atmosphere at BC Place and the need to avoid getting pinned back too close to their own goal.<\/p>\n
Jonathan David linked up with Ali Ahmed on a dangerous play, and David himself nearly scored before halftime.<\/p>\n
Even so, it was an uncomfortable situation for Canada:<\/p>\n
He had survived the best scoring chance of the first half and was relying too heavily on Cr\u00e9peau.<\/p>\n
The blow came right at the start of the second half.<\/p>\n
In just forty seconds, Johan Manzambi found Vargas inside the box, and the Sevilla player, alone and unmarked, fired a hard shot just inside the left post.<\/p>\n
Cr\u00e9peau didn’t show up. Switzerland, which had patiently controlled the game, now had the lead in the bag.<\/p>\n
Canada did not react in time.<\/p>\n
On the contrary, they conceded the second goal in the 57th minute, in another play that exposed their defensive weaknesses.<\/p>\n
A long ball got past Luc de Fougerolles; Embolo received it and passed to Manzambi, who entered the box and beat Cr\u00e9peau with a shot the goalkeeper couldn’t hold onto.<\/p>\n
The 2-0 score silenced the stadium and confirmed Switzerland’s dominance in both penalty areas (Filed under: Switzerland beats Canada).<\/p>\n
Canada reacted with pride<\/h2>\n![\"Switzerland](\"https:\/\/nuevaonda.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/suiza-can-4.jpg\")
PHOTO: Instagram of the Swiss National Team<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nMarsch made a substitution right away.<\/p>\n
Tani Oluwaseyi, Liam Millar, and Stephen Eust\u00e1quio came on to give the Canadian offense a new look.<\/p>\n
The answer had more passion than clarity.<\/p>\n
Canada began lofting the ball into the box, earned a series of corner kicks, and found an opening down the left flank through Millar.<\/p>\n
Jonathan David had a good chance in the 67th minute, but his shot was blocked.<\/p>\n
The game picked up again in the 76th minute.<\/p>\n
Promise David, who had just come on as a substitute for Buchanan, scored on his first touch to make it 2-1.<\/p>\n
Nathan Saliba controlled a long ball inside the Swiss penalty area and delivered an excellent pass for the forward to tap into the net.<\/p>\n
The goal reignited Canada, fired up the crowd, and turned the final stretch into a test of endurance for Switzerland (Filed under: Switzerland beats Canada).<\/p>\n
New leader of Group B<\/h2>\n![\"Group](\"https:\/\/nuevaonda.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/suiza-can-5.jpg\")
PHOTO: Instagram of the Swiss National Team<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nCanada kept up relentless pressure in the final minutes with crosses from the wings, lofted free kicks, and a strong presence in the box.<\/p>\n
Derek Cornelius came close to tying the game with a header that went just wide of the right post after a free kick was sent into the box.<\/p>\n
Later, Cornelius himself was just a hair too late to reach another ball in stoppage time.<\/p>\n
Switzerland, now without Manzambi or Embolo, held its ground with skill, protected Kobel, and found breathing room with every clearance.<\/p>\n
The loss puts a damper on the Canadian celebration, but it doesn’t ruin it.<\/p>\n
The host team, which had the lead within reach with a draw, finished second after a night in which Switzerland exposed its defensive weaknesses and snatched the top spot in the group.<\/p>\n
Yakin’s team, more mature and more precise, finished the first phase at the top of the standings.<\/p>\n
Canada, still alive, will move forward with a clear warning:<\/p>\n
A draw was all Canada needed to finish the group stage in first place, stay in Vancouver, and fuel the euphoria generated by its previous rout of Qatar.<\/p>\n
But Switzerland needed a win and played with that competitive urgency from the start.<\/p>\n
They were more aggressive, more precise in occupying space, and, above all, more dangerous when they got behind the home team’s defense.<\/p>\n
Murat Yakin’s team struck early.<\/p>\n
In the 11th minute, Ricardo Rodr\u00edguez played a magnificent through ball to Breel Embolo, who found himself one-on-one with Maxime Cr\u00e9peau.<\/p>\n
The Canadian goalkeeper kept his team in the game with a decisive save, and on the rebound, the defense managed to prevent a goal even though the goalkeeper was already out of position.<\/p>\n
It was the first serious sign of a problem that Canada never fully corrected: the ease with which Switzerland found inside lanes to run through.<\/p>\n
Canada responded with a run by Cyle Larin, which was later ruled offside.<\/p>\n
And a shot by Tajon Buchanan that forced Gregor Kobel to make a save.<\/p>\n
The game opened up at times, with chances in both penalty areas, but Switzerland remained in control.<\/p>\n
Embolo tested Cr\u00e9peau again in the 17th minute, and Rub\u00e9n Vargas had another clear chance, which was thwarted by a great save from the Canadian goalkeeper (Filed under: Switzerland beats Canada).<\/p>\n
Vancouver fell silent<\/h2>\nPHOTO: Instagram of the Swiss National Team<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nThe home team gained momentum before halftime, spurred on by the atmosphere at BC Place and the need to avoid getting pinned back too close to their own goal.<\/p>\n
Jonathan David linked up with Ali Ahmed on a dangerous play, and David himself nearly scored before halftime.<\/p>\n
Even so, it was an uncomfortable situation for Canada:<\/p>\n
He had survived the best scoring chance of the first half and was relying too heavily on Cr\u00e9peau.<\/p>\n
The blow came right at the start of the second half.<\/p>\n
In just forty seconds, Johan Manzambi found Vargas inside the box, and the Sevilla player, alone and unmarked, fired a hard shot just inside the left post.<\/p>\n
Cr\u00e9peau didn’t show up. Switzerland, which had patiently controlled the game, now had the lead in the bag.<\/p>\n
Canada did not react in time.<\/p>\n
On the contrary, they conceded the second goal in the 57th minute, in another play that exposed their defensive weaknesses.<\/p>\n
A long ball got past Luc de Fougerolles; Embolo received it and passed to Manzambi, who entered the box and beat Cr\u00e9peau with a shot the goalkeeper couldn’t hold onto.<\/p>\n
The 2-0 score silenced the stadium and confirmed Switzerland’s dominance in both penalty areas (Filed under: Switzerland beats Canada).<\/p>\n
Canada reacted with pride<\/h2>\nPHOTO: Instagram of the Swiss National Team<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nMarsch made a substitution right away.<\/p>\n
Tani Oluwaseyi, Liam Millar, and Stephen Eust\u00e1quio came on to give the Canadian offense a new look.<\/p>\n
The answer had more passion than clarity.<\/p>\n
Canada began lofting the ball into the box, earned a series of corner kicks, and found an opening down the left flank through Millar.<\/p>\n
Jonathan David had a good chance in the 67th minute, but his shot was blocked.<\/p>\n
The game picked up again in the 76th minute.<\/p>\n
Promise David, who had just come on as a substitute for Buchanan, scored on his first touch to make it 2-1.<\/p>\n
Nathan Saliba controlled a long ball inside the Swiss penalty area and delivered an excellent pass for the forward to tap into the net.<\/p>\n
The goal reignited Canada, fired up the crowd, and turned the final stretch into a test of endurance for Switzerland (Filed under: Switzerland beats Canada).<\/p>\n
New leader of Group B<\/h2>\nPHOTO: Instagram of the Swiss National Team<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nCanada kept up relentless pressure in the final minutes with crosses from the wings, lofted free kicks, and a strong presence in the box.<\/p>\n
Derek Cornelius came close to tying the game with a header that went just wide of the right post after a free kick was sent into the box.<\/p>\n
Later, Cornelius himself was just a hair too late to reach another ball in stoppage time.<\/p>\n
Switzerland, now without Manzambi or Embolo, held its ground with skill, protected Kobel, and found breathing room with every clearance.<\/p>\n
The loss puts a damper on the Canadian celebration, but it doesn’t ruin it.<\/p>\n
The host team, which had the lead within reach with a draw, finished second after a night in which Switzerland exposed its defensive weaknesses and snatched the top spot in the group.<\/p>\n
Yakin’s team, more mature and more precise, finished the first phase at the top of the standings.<\/p>\n
Canada, still alive, will move forward with a clear warning:<\/p>\n
The home team gained momentum before halftime, spurred on by the atmosphere at BC Place and the need to avoid getting pinned back too close to their own goal.<\/p>\n
Jonathan David linked up with Ali Ahmed on a dangerous play, and David himself nearly scored before halftime.<\/p>\n
Even so, it was an uncomfortable situation for Canada:<\/p>\n
He had survived the best scoring chance of the first half and was relying too heavily on Cr\u00e9peau.<\/p>\n
The blow came right at the start of the second half.<\/p>\n
In just forty seconds, Johan Manzambi found Vargas inside the box, and the Sevilla player, alone and unmarked, fired a hard shot just inside the left post.<\/p>\n
Cr\u00e9peau didn’t show up. Switzerland, which had patiently controlled the game, now had the lead in the bag.<\/p>\n
Canada did not react in time.<\/p>\n
On the contrary, they conceded the second goal in the 57th minute, in another play that exposed their defensive weaknesses.<\/p>\n
A long ball got past Luc de Fougerolles; Embolo received it and passed to Manzambi, who entered the box and beat Cr\u00e9peau with a shot the goalkeeper couldn’t hold onto.<\/p>\n
The 2-0 score silenced the stadium and confirmed Switzerland’s dominance in both penalty areas (Filed under: Switzerland beats Canada).<\/p>\n
Canada reacted with pride<\/h2>\nPHOTO: Instagram of the Swiss National Team<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nMarsch made a substitution right away.<\/p>\n
Tani Oluwaseyi, Liam Millar, and Stephen Eust\u00e1quio came on to give the Canadian offense a new look.<\/p>\n
The answer had more passion than clarity.<\/p>\n
Canada began lofting the ball into the box, earned a series of corner kicks, and found an opening down the left flank through Millar.<\/p>\n
Jonathan David had a good chance in the 67th minute, but his shot was blocked.<\/p>\n
The game picked up again in the 76th minute.<\/p>\n
Promise David, who had just come on as a substitute for Buchanan, scored on his first touch to make it 2-1.<\/p>\n
Nathan Saliba controlled a long ball inside the Swiss penalty area and delivered an excellent pass for the forward to tap into the net.<\/p>\n
The goal reignited Canada, fired up the crowd, and turned the final stretch into a test of endurance for Switzerland (Filed under: Switzerland beats Canada).<\/p>\n
New leader of Group B<\/h2>\nPHOTO: Instagram of the Swiss National Team<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nCanada kept up relentless pressure in the final minutes with crosses from the wings, lofted free kicks, and a strong presence in the box.<\/p>\n
Derek Cornelius came close to tying the game with a header that went just wide of the right post after a free kick was sent into the box.<\/p>\n
Later, Cornelius himself was just a hair too late to reach another ball in stoppage time.<\/p>\n
Switzerland, now without Manzambi or Embolo, held its ground with skill, protected Kobel, and found breathing room with every clearance.<\/p>\n
The loss puts a damper on the Canadian celebration, but it doesn’t ruin it.<\/p>\n
The host team, which had the lead within reach with a draw, finished second after a night in which Switzerland exposed its defensive weaknesses and snatched the top spot in the group.<\/p>\n
Yakin’s team, more mature and more precise, finished the first phase at the top of the standings.<\/p>\n
Canada, still alive, will move forward with a clear warning:<\/p>\n
Marsch made a substitution right away.<\/p>\n
Tani Oluwaseyi, Liam Millar, and Stephen Eust\u00e1quio came on to give the Canadian offense a new look.<\/p>\n
The answer had more passion than clarity.<\/p>\n
Canada began lofting the ball into the box, earned a series of corner kicks, and found an opening down the left flank through Millar.<\/p>\n
Jonathan David had a good chance in the 67th minute, but his shot was blocked.<\/p>\n
The game picked up again in the 76th minute.<\/p>\n
Promise David, who had just come on as a substitute for Buchanan, scored on his first touch to make it 2-1.<\/p>\n
Nathan Saliba controlled a long ball inside the Swiss penalty area and delivered an excellent pass for the forward to tap into the net.<\/p>\n
The goal reignited Canada, fired up the crowd, and turned the final stretch into a test of endurance for Switzerland (Filed under: Switzerland beats Canada).<\/p>\n
New leader of Group B<\/h2>\nPHOTO: Instagram of the Swiss National Team<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nCanada kept up relentless pressure in the final minutes with crosses from the wings, lofted free kicks, and a strong presence in the box.<\/p>\n
Derek Cornelius came close to tying the game with a header that went just wide of the right post after a free kick was sent into the box.<\/p>\n
Later, Cornelius himself was just a hair too late to reach another ball in stoppage time.<\/p>\n
Switzerland, now without Manzambi or Embolo, held its ground with skill, protected Kobel, and found breathing room with every clearance.<\/p>\n
The loss puts a damper on the Canadian celebration, but it doesn’t ruin it.<\/p>\n
The host team, which had the lead within reach with a draw, finished second after a night in which Switzerland exposed its defensive weaknesses and snatched the top spot in the group.<\/p>\n
Yakin’s team, more mature and more precise, finished the first phase at the top of the standings.<\/p>\n
Canada, still alive, will move forward with a clear warning:<\/p>\n
Canada kept up relentless pressure in the final minutes with crosses from the wings, lofted free kicks, and a strong presence in the box.<\/p>\n
Derek Cornelius came close to tying the game with a header that went just wide of the right post after a free kick was sent into the box.<\/p>\n
Later, Cornelius himself was just a hair too late to reach another ball in stoppage time.<\/p>\n
Switzerland, now without Manzambi or Embolo, held its ground with skill, protected Kobel, and found breathing room with every clearance.<\/p>\n
The loss puts a damper on the Canadian celebration, but it doesn’t ruin it.<\/p>\n
The host team, which had the lead within reach with a draw, finished second after a night in which Switzerland exposed its defensive weaknesses and snatched the top spot in the group.<\/p>\n
Yakin’s team, more mature and more precise, finished the first phase at the top of the standings.<\/p>\n
Canada, still alive, will move forward with a clear warning:<\/p>\n
![\"goal,](\"https:\/\/nuevaonda.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/suiza-can-6.jpg\")