Switzerland tops Group B with 2-1 win over Canada at World Cup

Switzerland defeated Canada 2-1 on Wednesday at BC Place in Vancouver to finish first in Group B at the World Cup. Ruben Vargas scored early in the second half and Johan Manzambi added a goal in the 57th minute. Promise David scored for Canada in the 76th minute on his first touch after entering as a substitute.

After a scoreless first half, Vargas put the Swiss ahead early in the second half. Manzambi, who started after scoring twice off the bench in a 4-1 win over Bosnia and Herzegovina on Thursday, added a goal in the 57th minute. Canada pulled a goal back in the 76th minute. David’s volley came on his first touch of the game about a minute after coming on as a substitute.

Switzerland will face a third-place finisher from the group stage on July 2 in Vancouver. Canada, which finished second, will play on Sunday in Los Angeles against the second-place team from Group A. Both sides advanced to the round of 32. Canada needed a win or a draw to finish at the top of the group and stay on home soil, but instead will travel for its next game.

Bosnia defeated Qatar 3-1 in the other Group B match. Qatar has been eliminated from the tournament.