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Switzerland wraps up first place in Group B at the World Cup with a 2-1 victory over Canada

Switzerland wraps up first place in Group B at the World Cup with a 2-1 victory over Canada

Summary

Switzerland won 2-1 against Canada in a World Cup Group B match, securing first place in the group. Both teams advanced to the knockout round, with Switzerland playing in Vancouver and Canada traveling to California for their next game.

Key Facts

  • Switzerland beat Canada 2-1 in a World Cup Group B soccer match.
  • Rubén Vargas and Johan Manzambi scored for Switzerland.
  • Promise David scored late for Canada.
  • Both teams moved on to the knockout stage for the first time in this World Cup.
  • Switzerland will play a third-place team on July 2 in Vancouver.
  • Canada needed a win or draw to stay at home but will travel to Inglewood, California for their next match.
  • Johan Manzambi, 20 years old, became the youngest player to score two goals off the bench in this World Cup.
  • Canada’s player Ismaël Koné was injured earlier with a broken leg and watched from the sidelines.
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