
Switzerland beat Canada, both advance to World Cup knockout stage
Switzerland defeated co-hosts Canada to top Group B and secure a spot in the World Cup's first knockout round. Both teams advanced to the last 32.
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Switzerland defeated co-hosts Canada to top Group B and secure a spot in the World Cup's first knockout round. Both teams advanced to the last 32.

Bosnia-Herzegovina defeated Qatar in their final Group B fixture to boost their chances of reaching the World Cup knockout stages for the first time.

Canada forward Promise David scored with his first touch in a Group B match against Switzerland in Vancouver, giving his side hope.

Johan Manzambi scored twice off the bench to lead Switzerland to a 4-1 victory over ten-man Bosnia and Herzegovina, moving the Swiss to the top of Group B. The Freiburg midfielder became the youngest Swiss player to score multiple goals in a World Cup match.

Boualem Khoukhi's 94th-minute header earned Qatar a 1-1 draw with Switzerland in their World Cup Group B opener. Breel Embolo had given Switzerland the lead from the penalty spot in the 17th minute.