Switzerland meet Canada in a top of Group B encounter at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Locked on four points apiece, victory would see Switzerland or Canada advance as Group B winners, whilst a draw would see both teams definitively advance to the knockout stages.
Team News
Nico Elvedi and Denis Zakaria are expected to be rested for Switzerland because they’re both one booking away from an one-match ban.
Canada will be without Ismael Kone after he suffered a broken leg during their 6-0 victory over Qatar.
When is Kick-Off?
Switzerland meet Canada at BC Place, Vancouver, on Wednesday 24 June at 12pm PT (8pm BST),, live on ITV1 and ITVX in the UK.
Stat Attack
- This is Switzerland’s first World Cup meeting against Canada.
- Canada won 3-1 in their only previous meeting against Switzerland in a friendly in May 2002.
- Dan Ndoye drew fouls on six occasions in Switzerland’s opening two matches, more than any other Swiss player.
- 11 of Canada’s 45 shots in their two group matches so far were produced by Jonathan David.
Prediction
With a draw enough for both teams to secure their knockout spots mathematically, it will be interesting to see whether Switzerland and Canada settle for a draw or if they both go for top spot in the group and a potentially favourable Round of 32 tie against a third-placed team.
The line-ups therefore will be the crucial factor in how this match could go but as co-hosts, Canada should have that extra motivation to get over the line to top the group even with a draw.
Prediction: Switzerland 1-1 Canada
Result: Switzerland 2-1 Canada