{"id":1462878,"date":"2026-06-24T23:15:15","date_gmt":"2026-06-24T22:15:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/?post_type=features&#038;p=1462878"},"modified":"2026-06-24T23:31:47","modified_gmt":"2026-06-24T22:31:47","slug":"post-match-analysis-switzerland-vs-canada-24-06-26","status":"publish","type":"features","link":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/features\/post-match-analysis-switzerland-vs-canada-24-06-26\/","title":{"rendered":"Switzerland vs Canada stats and analysis: Second-half show seals top spot for Swiss"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/stats\/clubs\/switzerland\" type=\"link\" id=\"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/stats\/clubs\/switzerland\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Switzerland<\/a> stole top spot in Group B thanks to their 2-1 win over <a href=\"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/stats\/clubs\/canada\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Canada<\/a> at the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/bet\/football-tips\/world-cup-2026-betting-tips-predictions\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">2026 World Cup<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Murat Yakin&#8217;s side struck twice inside 12 minutes directly after the break through Ruben Vargas and Johan Manzambi to put the game beyond the reach of the Canadians. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The goals came after a very tight first half which saw few chances for either side but the Swiss&#8217; superior talent and tournament experience then shone through. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Promise David did come off the bench to combine with Nathan Saliba for a brilliant consolation but Jesse Marsch&#8217;s men could not find a late equaliser and were forced to settle for second.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-yoast-seo-table-of-contents yoast-table-of-contents\"><h2>How Switzerland won to top Group B<\/h2><ul><li><a href=\"#h-manzambi-makes-his-mark-yet-again\" data-level=\"2\">Manzambi makes his mark yet again<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-the-swiss-on-course-to-end-88-years-of-hurt\" data-level=\"2\">The Swiss on course to end 88 years of hurt<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-plenty-of-promise-from-the-bench\" data-level=\"2\">Plenty of Promise from the bench<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-canada-make-history-despite-defeat\" data-level=\"2\">Canada make history despite defeat<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-manzambi-makes-his-mark-yet-again\">Manzambi makes his mark yet again<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Granit Xhaka has been Switzerland&#8217;s main man for the last decade. But a different midfielder at a different stage of his career is leading the way this summer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Johan Manzambi came off the bench against Bosnia-Herzegovina to change both the game &#8212; scoring twice in a 4-1 win &#8212; and his country&#8217;s prospects in truth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>He was rewarded with a first start of the tournament and duly rewarded Yakin&#8217;s faith in him. Manzambi added another goal to his tally to go ahead of the likes of Harry Kane and Cristiano Ronaldo in the top scorer charts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2026\/06\/24225356\/Match-Centre-Player-Stat-Card-1024x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1462922\" srcset=\"https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2026\/06\/24225356\/Match-Centre-Player-Stat-Card-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2026\/06\/24225356\/Match-Centre-Player-Stat-Card-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2026\/06\/24225356\/Match-Centre-Player-Stat-Card-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2026\/06\/24225356\/Match-Centre-Player-Stat-Card-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2026\/06\/24225356\/Match-Centre-Player-Stat-Card-1536x1536.png 1536w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2026\/06\/24225356\/Match-Centre-Player-Stat-Card-267x267.png 267w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2026\/06\/24225356\/Match-Centre-Player-Stat-Card-200x200.png 200w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2026\/06\/24225356\/Match-Centre-Player-Stat-Card-60x60.png 60w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2026\/06\/24225356\/Match-Centre-Player-Stat-Card-74x74.png 74w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2026\/06\/24225356\/Match-Centre-Player-Stat-Card.png 1620w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Manzambi struck just before the hour-mark against Canada, sending the ball past Maxime Crepeau after a long ball and Breel Embolo caused chaos for the Canadian defence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The 20-year-old also played in a role in Switzerland&#8217;s opener, squaring the ball for Ruben Vargas to break the deadlock less than a minute into the second half.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After being a driving force in Freiburg&#8217;s run to the Europa League final, Manzambi is quickly becoming the new Swiss superstar. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A big post-tournament move surely awaits. <\/p>\n\n\n<h2>Betfred - Get \u00a350 in free bets when you bet \u00a310 + Place a \u00a310 EPL Bet Builder to get an extra \u00a310 Free Bet<\/h2>\r\n<ol>\r\n<li>Sign up at Betfred using <strong><a href=\"\/en\/go\/betfred?q=gb-all-rev-wof-s-spo\">this link<\/a><\/strong> or clicking the image below.<\/li>\r\n<li>Deposit a minimum of \u00a310 and place a bet of \u00a310+ on Sports<\/li>\r\n<li><span id=\"0\">Receive \u00a350 in Free Bets <\/span><span id=\"1\">within 10 hours of bet settlement<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n<p><a href=\"\/en\/go\/betfred?q=gb-all-rev-wof-s-spo\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1395281 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2025\/08\/15162343\/Screenshot-2025-08-15-162220-1024x498.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"498\" srcset=\"https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2025\/08\/15162343\/Screenshot-2025-08-15-162220-1024x498.png 1024w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2025\/08\/15162343\/Screenshot-2025-08-15-162220-300x146.png 300w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2025\/08\/15162343\/Screenshot-2025-08-15-162220-768x373.png 768w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2025\/08\/15162343\/Screenshot-2025-08-15-162220-1536x747.png 1536w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2025\/08\/15162343\/Screenshot-2025-08-15-162220-400x195.png 400w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2025\/08\/15162343\/Screenshot-2025-08-15-162220-411x200.png 411w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2025\/08\/15162343\/Screenshot-2025-08-15-162220-123x60.png 123w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2025\/08\/15162343\/Screenshot-2025-08-15-162220-150x73.png 150w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2025\/08\/15162343\/Screenshot-2025-08-15-162220-40x19.png 40w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2025\/08\/15162343\/Screenshot-2025-08-15-162220.png 1682w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>New customers only. Register, deposit with Debit Card, and place first bet \u00a310+ at Evens (2.0)+ on Sports within 7 days to get 3 x \u00a310 in Sports Free Bets &amp; 2 x \u00a310 in Acca Free Bets within 10 hours of settlement. 7-day expiry. Eligibility &amp; payment exclusions apply. Full T&amp;Cs apply.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-the-swiss-on-course-to-end-88-years-of-hurt\">The Swiss on course to end 88 years of hurt <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Manzambi, Vargas, Xhaka and co. have ensured Switzerland&#8217;s progression to the knockout stages of a seventh consecutive tournament. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It&#8217;s a remarkable achievement and has included round-of-16 victories over France and Italy at the last two European Championships.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, it is a staggering 88 years since the Swiss have tasted victory in the knockout stages of a World Cup, dating back to 1938 and a penalty shootout victory over Germany. The tournament was also a straight knockout format back in that time. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th><strong>World Cup <\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Switzerland&#8217;s finish <\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>1934<\/strong><\/td><td>Quarter-finals <\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>1938<\/strong><\/td><td>Quarter-finals <\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>1950<\/strong><\/td><td>Group stage<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>1954<\/strong><\/td><td>Quarter-finals <\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>1962<\/strong><\/td><td>Group stage<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>1966<\/strong><\/td><td>Group stage<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>1994<\/strong><\/td><td>Round of 16<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>2006<\/strong><\/td><td>Round of 16<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>2010<\/strong><\/td><td>Group stage<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>2014<\/strong><\/td><td>Round of 16<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>2018<\/strong><\/td><td>Round of 16<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>2022<\/strong><\/td><td>Round of 16<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>They did reach the quarter-finals in 1954 as well when they were hosts but that was the first knockout round. This summer now feels like a prime opportunity for history to be made and there will be a serious determination to make amends for the 6-1 defeat to Portugal four years ago.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Yakin has said as much, stating their goal is: &#8220;To play the best World Cup a Swiss national team has ever had.&#8221; <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And no one will fancy taking on his typically strong and sturdy side.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Both their confirmed round-of-32 clash and possible last-16 tie will take place in Vancouver, meaning the Swiss can get comfortable in the west of Canada.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-plenty-of-promise-from-the-bench\">Plenty of Promise from the bench <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>While Canada may have lost both the game and top spot, there were still reasons for Jesse Marsch and his side to be positive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Trailing 2-0, they could have fallen further apart but instead rallied to create a grandstand finish. It came via yet another key contribution from a substitute. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Like Switzerland&#8217;s second goal, it started with a relatively straightforward long ball as football continues to occasionally show that the past remains the present. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>From here, it was two pieces of brilliance that breached Gregor Kobel&#8217;s net. Midfielder Nathan Saliba&#8217;s take down and cross were both of the highest quality while Promise David&#8217;s volley with an outstretched foot was equally exquisite. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It&#8217;s usually another David doing the business for the Reds but this was time it was the substitute, who scored with his first touch after just 73 seconds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The 24-year-old&#8217;s goal was the fifth either scored or assisted by a player coming off the bench for Canada in just three games, starting with Cyle Larin&#8217;s historic and crucial equaliser against Bosnia and Herzegovina. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Only Germany have had more goals scored by subsitutes (seven) showing Marsch has the Midas touch when it comes to in-game changes but might have some decisions to make ahead of their round-of-32 clash in Los Angeles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-canada-make-history-despite-defeat\">Canada make history despite defeat<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>While top spot would have sealed home advantage for the one and possibly two knockout rounds, Canada continue to make history this summer. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After securing both their first point and their first win at the World Cup in their opening two games, the co-hosts have now qualified to the knockout rounds for the very first time at the third attempt.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>World Cup hosts not to qualify for knockout rounds <\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Year<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>South Africa<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>2010<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Qatar<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>2022<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>They join USA and Mexico in the round-of-32 which should make the action even more thrilling in the coming months.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Facing one of South Korea, Czechia or South Africa, the Canadians will fancy their chances of breaking more boundaries in the coming weeks.<\/p>\n\n\n<h3><strong>Read more:<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/bet\/football-tips\/europa-league\/\"><strong>Europa League predictions &amp; tips<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/outright-markets\/europa-league-winner-odds-outright\/\"><strong>Europa League outright odds <\/strong><\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/news\/\"><strong>Latest football news<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/bet\/betting-sites\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Best betting sites<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/bet\/betting-sites\/best-free-bet-offers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Best free bet offers<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/bet\/football-tips\/accumulator\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Football accumulator tips<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Switzerland stole top spot in Group B thanks to their 2-1 win over Canada at the 2026 World Cup. 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