FIFA World Cup Live: Switzerland and Canada Clash in Decisive Group B Battle

Switzerland hold a commanding 2-0 lead over Canada in their FIFA World Cup Group B fixture. Johan Manzambi's second-half strike doubled Switzerland's advantage, and despite Canada making three quick substitutions, the Swiss defense has remained rock solid. Switzerland look well set to advance to the next round.

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56:24 GOAL! Switzerland Make It 2-0
49'
31:05 — Xhaka Shown Yellow Card
31:03 — Larin Also Booked

June 25, 2026 01:53
Free Kick
63:40 Canada Give Away a Free Kick
Canada's Luc De Fougerolles is penalized for committing a foul.
June 25, 2026 01:53
Free Kick
63:40 Embolo Earns a Free Kick for Switzerland
Switzerland's Breel Embolo earns his side a free kick in their own defensive half of the pitch.
June 25, 2026 01:53
Free Kick
63:04 Freuler Concedes a Free Kick
Switzerland's Remo Freuler is penalized for a foul.
June 25, 2026 01:53
Free Kick
63:04 Laryea Wins a Free Kick for Canada
Canada's Richie Laryea is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
June 25, 2026 01:52
Free Kick
62:10 Xhaka Claims a Free Kick
Switzerland's Granit Xhaka wins a free kick in the defensive half.
June 25, 2026 01:52
Free Kick
62:10 Saliba Penalized for a Foul
Canada's Nathan Saliba is penalized for a foul.
June 25, 2026 01:50
Corner
60:40 Corner Awarded to Canada
Canada are handed a corner kick after Ricardo Rodríguez concedes one.
June 25, 2026 01:50
60:38 Cornelius Shot Blocked
Canada's Derek Cornelius fires a left-footed effort from the right-hand side of the box, but it is blocked. Liam Millar had created the chance with a cross.
June 25, 2026 01:50
Corner
60:20 Canada Win Another Corner
Canada win another corner kick, this time conceded by Remo Freuler.
June 25, 2026 01:50
60:17 Millar Header Blocked
Canada's Liam Millar rises to head the ball from the middle of the box, but the attempt is blocked. Nathan Saliba had laid on the opportunity with a headed pass.
June 25, 2026 01:48
Free Kick
58:54 Embolo Called for a Foul
Switzerland's Breel Embolo is called for a foul.
June 25, 2026 01:48
Free Kick
58:54 Buchanan Earns a Free Kick
Canada's Tajon Buchanan picks up a free kick in the defensive half.
June 25, 2026 01:47
57:43 Substitution: Oluwaseyi On for Larin
Canada make a change, with Tani Oluwaseyi coming on in place of Cyle Larin.
June 25, 2026 01:47
57:46 Substitution: Millar On for Ahmed
Canada bring on Liam Millar as a replacement for Ali Ahmed.
June 25, 2026 01:47
57:42 Substitution: Eustaquio Replaces Choinière
Canada introduce Stephen Eustaquio into the action, with Mathieu Choinière making way.
June 25, 2026 01:46
Goal
56:24 GOAL! Switzerland Make It 2-0
Goal! Switzerland 2, Canada 0. Johan Manzambi finds the net with a right-footed strike from the right flank of the box, sending the ball straight into the centre of the goal. Breel Embolo picked up the assist.
June 25, 2026 01:44
Free Kick
54:59 Cornelius Wins a Free Kick
Canada's Derek Cornelius is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
June 25, 2026 01:44
Free Kick
54:59 Manzambi Penalized
Switzerland's Johan Manzambi is penalized for a foul.
June 25, 2026 01:40
Free Kick
50:55 Vargas Gives Away a Foul
Switzerland's Rubén Vargas concedes a foul.
June 25, 2026 01:40
Free Kick
50:55 Johnston Earns a Right-Wing Free Kick
Canada's Alistair Johnston wins a free kick out on the right wing.
June 25, 2026 01:35
Corner
45+39' Goal — Switzerland 1, Canada 0
Goal! Rubén Vargas broke the deadlock for Switzerland, drilling a right-footed effort from the centre of the box into the bottom left corner. Johan Manzambi set the move up with a well-timed cross. Switzerland 1, Canada 0.
June 25, 2026 01:34
Kick Off
45' Second Half Kicks Off
The second half is now under way, with the scoreline level at Switzerland 0, Canada 0 as play resumed.
June 25, 2026 01:19
Half Time
49'
The first half has come to a close with the scoreboard still blank on both sides — Switzerland 0, Canada 0. Neither team could break the deadlock before the interval.
June 25, 2026 01:19
Free Kick
48:23 — Free Kick Awarded
At the 48:23 mark, Jonathan David won a free kick for Canada deep in their own defensive half.
June 25, 2026 01:18
Free Kick
48:23 Free Kick Given Away
Switzerland's Breel Embolo gives away a foul.
June 25, 2026 01:16
Corner
45:46 Corner
Switzerland win a corner kick, conceded by Mathieu Choinière.
June 25, 2026 01:15
45' Stoppage Time Announced
The fourth official signals that four extra minutes will be added at the end of the first half.
June 25, 2026 01:14
43:48 Chance Missed
Jonathan David of Canada gets onto his left foot from the left side of the box but steers his effort wide to the left of goal. The chance was created by Tajon Buchanan.
June 25, 2026 01:13
Free Kick
42:44 Free Kick Conceded
Switzerland's Rubén Vargas is penalised for a foul.
June 25, 2026 01:13
Free Kick
42:44 Free Kick Won
Canada's Luc De Fougerolles earns his side a free kick in their own defensive half.
June 25, 2026 01:11
Corner
40:31 Corner
Canada are awarded a corner kick, which Gregor Kobel gave away.
June 25, 2026 01:11
Corner
40:29 Attempt Saved
Ali Ahmed of Canada drives a right-footed shot from the left channel of the penalty area, but Switzerland's goalkeeper Gregor Kobel gets down to his bottom-left corner to keep it out. Jonathan David had set up the opportunity.
June 25, 2026 01:10
39:45 Effort Goes High
Following a set piece, Canada's Alistair Johnston strikes with his right foot from distance, but his effort flies well over the crossbar.
June 25, 2026 01:10
Free Kick
38:58 Free Kick Conceded
Switzerland's Remo Freuler is pulled up for a foul.
June 25, 2026 01:10
Free Kick
38:58 Free Kick Won
Canada's Ali Ahmed wins a free kick out on the left wing.
June 25, 2026 01:07
Free Kick
37:19 — Xhaka's Free Kick Sails Over the Bar
Granit Xhaka (Switzerland) stepped up for a direct free kick from beyond the edge of the area and struck it with his left foot, but the effort failed to dip and flew comfortably over the crossbar.
June 25, 2026 01:06
Free Kick
36:13 — Embolo Draws a Free Kick in Attacking Territory
Breel Embolo (Switzerland) draws a foul in the opposition's half, earning the Swiss a set-piece opportunity in a promising area of the pitch.
June 25, 2026 01:06
Free Kick
36:13 — Laryea Gives Away the Foul
Richie Laryea (Canada) is the player penalised for the foul, conceding the dead-ball opportunity to Switzerland.
June 25, 2026 01:04
Offside
33:47 — Larin Flagged Offside
Canada's Cyle Larin is flagged for being in an offside position, bringing a potential Canadian attack to an abrupt halt.
June 25, 2026 01:02
32:06 — Kobel Denies Larin After David's Through Ball
Jonathan David carved open the Swiss defence with a perfectly weighted through ball to release Cyle Larin (Canada), who struck a right-footed effort from the left channel of the penalty box. Switzerland goalkeeper Gregor Kobel stood tall, however, and gathered the ball cleanly in the centre of his goal.
June 25, 2026 01:02
Yellow Card
31:05 — Xhaka Shown Yellow Card
Granit Xhaka (Switzerland) is cautioned by the referee, picking up a yellow card in the 31st minute.
June 25, 2026 01:01
Yellow Card
31:03 — Larin Also Booked
Cyle Larin (Canada) receives a booking as well, meaning both teams have now had a player cautioned within moments of each other around the half-hour mark.
June 25, 2026 01:01
Free Kick
29:52 — Xhaka Earns Free Kick in Own Half
Granit Xhaka (Switzerland) earns his side a dead-ball opportunity deep in their own defensive half of the pitch.
June 25, 2026 01:01
Free Kick
29:52 — Choinière Penalised for Foul
Mathieu Choinière (Canada) is penalised for the foul that hands Switzerland the set piece in their own half.
June 25, 2026 00:55
24:17 Delay Brought to an End
The interruption has come to an end and both teams are back in position, ready to resume the contest.
June 25, 2026 00:53
22:01 Play Stopped for a Drinks Break
The game has been briefly halted to allow the players time to rehydrate during the drinks break.
June 25, 2026 00:53
Offside
21:32 Offside Called Against Switzerland
The assistant referee's flag goes up as Switzerland's Johan Manzambi is adjudged to be in an offside position.
June 25, 2026 00:51
Free Kick
20:14 Foul Conceded by Embolo
Switzerland's Breel Embolo gives away a foul, handing Canada the ball via a set piece.
June 25, 2026 00:50
Free Kick
20:14 Laryea Earns Canada a Free Kick
Canada's Richie Laryea draws a foul inside his own defensive half, winning his side a free kick.
June 25, 2026 00:49
19:03 Kobel Saves Smartly from De Fougerolles
A fine opportunity for Canada goes to waste. Luc De Fougerolles gets a right-footed strike away from the centre of the penalty area, only for Switzerland goalkeeper Gregor Kobel to keep it out in the middle of his goal. The move was crafted by Mathieu Choinière, who provided the cross to set up the chance.
June 25, 2026 00:49
Free Kick
18:07 Buchanan Claims Free Kick on the Right Flank
Tajon Buchanan of Canada is brought down out on the right wing, earning his team a free kick in that area.
June 25, 2026 00:49
Free Kick
18:07 Rodríguez Penalised for a Foul
Ricardo Rodríguez of Switzerland concedes a foul, surrendering the ball to the opposition.
June 25, 2026 00:48
Free Kick
17:36 Choinière Wins Free Kick in Attacking Territory
Mathieu Choinière draws a foul inside Switzerland's half, handing Canada a free kick from a promising attacking position.
June 25, 2026 00:48
Free Kick
17:36 Vargas Concedes Foul
Rubén Vargas of Switzerland is called up for a foul on the pitch.
June 25, 2026 00:47
16:58 Crépeau Stands Firm to Deny Embolo
Switzerland threaten but Canadian goalkeeper Maxime Crépeau rises to the occasion. Breel Embolo latches onto the ball from the left edge of the box and fires in a left-footed effort, but Crépeau holds it comfortably in the centre of his goal. The move was set in motion by a pass from Johan Manzambi.
June 25, 2026 00:45
Free Kick
15:09 Jaquez Penalised for Foul
Switzerland's Luca Jaquez is penalised for a foul, handing a free kick to the opposition.
June 25, 2026 00:45
Free Kick
15:09 Laryea Wins Yet Another Free Kick
Richie Laryea is on the receiving end of another foul in the defensive half, winning Canada yet another set piece.
June 25, 2026 00:45
Free Kick
14:14 Buchanan Fouled Deep in Defensive Half
Tajon Buchanan is brought down inside his own defensive territory, earning Canada a free kick from deep.
June 25, 2026 00:44
Free Kick
14:14 Rodríguez Fouls Again
Ricardo Rodríguez is penalised once more, with Switzerland conceding another free kick in what is becoming a pattern for the defender.
June 25, 2026 00:43
Offside
12:42 Larin Caught Offside for the Second Time
Cyle Larin is flagged offside once again — the second time the Canadian forward has been caught in that position during this match.
June 25, 2026 00:41
Offside
11:17 Larin Flagged for Offside
Canada's Cyle Larin is adjudged to be in an offside position, bringing the play to a halt.
June 25, 2026 00:41
Free Kick
10:36 Jaquez Commits Another Foul
Luca Jaquez is penalised again, with Switzerland giving away yet another free kick during the game.
June 25, 2026 00:41
Free Kick
10:36 Canada Awarded Free Kick After Foul on Laryea
Richie Laryea is fouled inside the defensive half, resulting in a free kick being awarded to Canada.
June 25, 2026 00:41
10:21 Manzambi's Effort Blocked
Johan Manzambi gets a right-footed effort away from the middle of the penalty area, but the shot is blocked before it can reach the goalkeeper.
June 25, 2026 00:41
10:20 — Crépeau Keeps Out Embolo's Effort
Ricardo Rodríguez threaded a precise through ball into the box to find Breel Embolo (Switzerland) in space at the centre, but the striker's right-footed attempt was comfortably saved by Canada goalkeeper Maxime Crépeau, who held the ball firmly in the middle of his goal.
June 25, 2026 00:39
Free Kick
9:22 — Manzambi Wins Free Kick on Left Flank
Johan Manzambi (Switzerland) draws a foul out on the left flank, winning a set piece for the Swiss in an advanced wide position.
June 25, 2026 00:39
Free Kick
9:22 — De Fougerolles Concedes the Foul
Luc De Fougerolles (Canada) is penalised for the foul on Manzambi, giving Switzerland the free kick out on the left wing.
June 25, 2026 00:37
Free Kick
6:44 Free Kick Secured
Breel Embolo earns Switzerland a free kick inside the opposition's half.
June 25, 2026 00:37
Free Kick
6:44 Foul Committed
Derek Cornelius of Canada is penalized after the referee calls a foul against him.
June 25, 2026 00:35
Corner
4:15 Corner Kick
Switzerland are awarded a corner kick, which came off Alistair Johnston.
June 25, 2026 00:34
Free Kick
3:41 Free Kick Earned
Luca Jaquez picks up a set piece for Switzerland out on the right flank.
June 25, 2026 00:34
Free Kick
3:41 Foul
Richie Laryea of Canada is called for a foul.
June 25, 2026 00:32
Free Kick
2:20 Free Kick Won
Ali Ahmed claims a free kick for Canada from the left side.
June 25, 2026 00:32
Free Kick
2:20 Foul Conceded
Luca Jaquez of Switzerland is penalized by the referee for a foul.
June 25, 2026 00:32
Free Kick
1:57 Foul
Djibril Sow of Switzerland gives away a foul.
June 25, 2026 00:32
Free Kick
1:57 Free Kick Awarded
Richie Laryea gets Canada a free kick from the left flank.
June 25, 2026 00:30
Kick Off
First Half Begins
The opening half has kicked off.
June 24, 2026 23:08
Starting Lineups Announced
Both teams have officially unveiled their starting elevens, and the players are now out on the pitch going through their pre-match warm-up drills ahead of the opening whistle.