Switzerland vs Canada: Vargas and Manzambi seal 2–1 win as both reach World Cup knockouts

Rubén Vargas and Johan Manzambi scored after half-time as Switzerland beat Canada 2–1 to top Group B at the World Cup. Promise David pulled one back late, but both sides advanced. Canada finished second to reach the knockout round for the first time, while Switzerland move on as group winners.

Switzerland beat Canada 2-1 on Wednesday at the World Cup, with both sides reaching the knockout round. AP Rubén Vargas and Johan Manzambi scored for the Swiss. Promise David struck late for Canada, but it was not enough to avoid defeat. Switzerland finished top of Group B, while Canada placed second.

The result sent Switzerland into a round of 32 match on July 2 in Vancouver. Switzerland will play a third-place finisher. Canada missed a chance to stay on home soil. Canada needed a win or a draw to win the group. Canada now travels to Inglewood, California, for Sunday’s match.

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Canada will face the second-place finisher in Group B on Sunday in Inglewood, California. The group outcome also marked a milestone for Canada. Canada reached the knockout round for the first time in its history. Switzerland, as group winners, secured a different route and will stay in Vancouver for July 2.

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The match opened with a scoreless first half. Switzerland moved in front early in the second half through Vargas. Manzambi made it 2-0 in the 57th minute. Canada responded in the 76th minute. Promise David scored with a volley on a first touch, about a minute after entering as a substitute.

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Manzambi started after a strong earlier appearance in the tournament. Manzambi came off the bench and scored two goals in a 4-1 win over Bosnia-Herzegovina on Thursday. In the other Group B game, Bosnia beat Qatar 3-1. Bosnia could still advance as a third-place team, while Qatar has been eliminated.

Switzerland and Canada moved on despite the 2-1 scoreline on Wednesday. Switzerland topped Group B and stays in Vancouver for July 2. Canada finished second and heads to Inglewood, California, for Sunday’s knockout match. Bosnia’s 3-1 win over Qatar kept Bosnia in contention for a third-place spot.

With inputs from PTI