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4mo ago

Canada Falls 2-1 to Switzerland, Finishes Second in Group B

Finishing runner-up forces Canada to travel to Los Angeles for its first knockout game on Sunday.

Hundreds of people gathered at Lansdowne Park to watch Canada take on Switzerland in World Cup action Wednesday afternoon.
Hundreds of people gathered at Lansdowne Park to watch Canada take on Switzerland in World Cup action Wednesday afternoon.
Hundreds of people gathered at Lansdowne Park to watch Canada take on Switzerland in World Cup action Wednesday afternoon.
Hundreds of people gathered at Lansdowne Park to watch Canada take on Switzerland in World Cup action Wednesday afternoon.

Overview

  • Canada lost 2-1 to Switzerland on Wednesday, which left the host nation second in Group B and ended its home-group advantage.
  • Ruebén Vargas opened the scoring in the 46th minute and Johan Manzambi added a second in the 57th before Promise David pulled one back for Canada in the 76th.
  • As a result of finishing runner-up, Canada will fly to Los Angeles for its first knockout-round match scheduled for Sunday.
  • Hundreds of fans watched the match at public watch parties such as Lansdowne Park and The Scot’s Corner, where photographers captured visible disappointment and continued vocal support.
  • The shift from group winner to runner-up changes Canada’s travel, venue and preparation logistics for the knockout stage and will affect the team’s rest and planning ahead of Sunday’s game.