Switzerland players stand on the field before the World Cup Group B soccer match against Canada in Vancouver, British Columbia, on June 24, 2026.
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Canada enters its final group-stage match against Switzerland on Wednesday (June 24, 2026) with a chance to reach the World Cup knockout stage for the first time while staying on home soil.

Because of two opening draws in Group B, all four teams had a chance to advance entering Wednesday’s games, although Qatar and Bosnia-Herzegovina faced long odds.

With a win or draw against the Swiss, Canada would win the group and play a round-of-32 game at BC Place.

Switzerland, which entered as the favorite in the group, has all but clinched a spot in the next round.

(With inputs from AP)

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