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Group B2026-06-247:00 PM
SUISwitzerlandTeam detailsMurat Yakin
2-1
FT
CANCanadaTeam detailsJesse Marsch
BC Place VancouverVancouverCanada
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Momentum
Timeline and live trends
finished
Switzerland vs Canada. Toggle one metric at a time to inspect the live shape of the match.
Possession tide
Final read SUI controlling - 57% of the ball
ControlsPossession · SUI line7 event filters
line
KO
15'
30'
HT
60'
75'
90'
0%0%50%50%100%100%
32'
Canada · Yellow card · Cyle Larin
CAN
32'
Switzerland · Yellow card · Granit Xhaka
SUI
45+1'
Match · Added time · +4'
Match
46'
Switzerland · Goal · Rubén Vargas
Assist: Johan Manzambi
SUI
57'
Switzerland · Goal · Johan Manzambi
Assist: Breel Embolo
SUI
58'
Canada · Tani Oluwaseyi on for Cyle Larin
CAN
58'
Canada · Liam Millar on for Ali Ahmed
CAN
58'
Canada · Stephen Eustáquio on for Mathieu Choinière
CAN
74'
Switzerland · Silvan Widmer on for Luca Jaquez
SUI
74'
Switzerland · Michel Aebischer on for Djibril Sow
SUI
74'
Canada · Promise David on for Tajon Buchanan
CAN
76'
Canada · Goal · Promise David
Assist: Nathan Saliba
CAN
80'
Switzerland · Dan Ndoye on for Rubén Vargas
SUI
83'
Canada · Jacob Shaffelburg on for Richie Laryea
CAN
85'
Switzerland · Christian Fassnacht on for Johan Manzambi
SUI
85'
Switzerland · Cedric Itten on for Breel Embolo
SUI
87'
Canada · Yellow card · Liam Millar
CAN
90+1'
Match · Added time · +6'
Match
18 of 155 events · one shared match clock · smoothed visual interpolationline = SUI share, mirror of CAN
Tactical board - same structure across lineup states
Final lineup

Lineup

ManagerMurat YakinManagerJesse Marsch
SUI
CAN
Match lens
Story1 / 4
P1 · The head-to-head story
rating + rivalry note

The head-to-head story

Switzerland enters this first-ever meeting with a higher Elo rating and a slight edge in world ranking. While both teams share identical recent form, the match hinges on a tactical contrast between Canada's high-pressure approach and Switzerland's patient, tempo-controlled build-up play.

Favourite read · tournament history · rivalry
Who's the favourite?
SUIFavourite
1885
CANChallenger
1778
How far each has gone
Tournament history · deepest stage reached per tournament
SUICAN193019501970199020102026
GroupRound of 16Quarter-finalTBD
The rivalry · last 1
1 CAN
SUI 0 wins0 drawsCAN 1 win
+Recent meetings1 matches
2002FriendlySUI 1-3 CANCAN
P2 · What kind of game
defending gap

What kind of game?

Canada enters this matchup with a more robust defensive resistance profile than Switzerland. While Switzerland maintains a slight edge in possession and set-piece frequency, Canada’s higher xG output suggests they may be more efficient at converting their attacking phases into scoring opportunities.

Style match-up · bigger shape means more of that trait
SUICAN
PossessionDefendingSet piecesThreat
AxisSUICAN
Possession59.7%53.6%
Defending5.2 resistance7.1 resistance
Set pieces25.0%19.8%
Threat1.56 xG/match1.84 xG/match
P3 · Where it'll be decided
channel pressure

Where it'll be decided

The central channel emerges as the primary tactical battleground for both sides. With both Switzerland and Canada heavily funneling their attacking play through the middle, the match will likely hinge on which side can better secure the central defensive corridor. Expect a congested midfield struggle as both teams look to exploit these high-traffic zones.

Channel match-up · attack share against concession share
SUI attack %CAN concedes %Left wing13121% overlapCentral7677Right wing1211
P4 · Who to watch
system-led

Who to watch

Switzerland and Canada both rely on high-frequency box penetration to drive their attacking systems. Switzerland aims to dictate the match tempo through sustained possession, while Canada looks to disrupt buildup play with aggressive high pressure. Success for either side will depend on their ability to manage the defensive trade-offs required to contain these specific tactical threats.

Adaptive spotlight · who / what to watch
per-team branch · threat / contain
Switzerlandsystem-led
B
Box pressure
team tactic
Box touches100th
SUI are a system watch if they keep repeat touches around the penalty area.
Contain it by protecting the top of the box; the cost is inviting wide circulation.
C
Control rhythm
team tactic
Possession85th
SUI are the system watch if possession keeps the match in their tempo band.
Contain it by disrupting the first pass after recovery; the cost is committing numbers forward.
Canadasystem-led
B
Box pressure
team tactic
Box touches100th
CAN are a system watch if they keep repeat touches around the penalty area.
Contain it by protecting the top of the box; the cost is inviting wide circulation.
P
First pressure
team tactic
PPDA pressure78th
CAN can tilt the watch read if the first press turns buildup into rushed clearances.
Break it by playing over the first line; the cost is fighting for second balls.