World Cup Canada vs. Switzerland Live: It's a battle for top of Group B in Vancouver

The Vancouver Sun
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It’s Canada versus Switzerland today in a battle to see who will finish first place in Group B for the FIFA World Cup 2026.

As for what’s on the line? Everything and nothing, writes J.J. Adams.

A draw or a win means the team stays in Vancouver for the Round of 32 game, along with extra rest until July 2. The loser will head to Los Angeles to play a match this Saturday, and must be there two days early.

“Staying here in Vancouver is definitely our No. 1 goal,” said Canada coach Jesse Marsch. “I said this when I took the job. As soon as I found (the tournament format) out, I said, ‘OK, we have a clear objective, we want to win the group.

Click here to read J.J. Adams’ full preview of what to watch for in the Canada versus Switzerland match.

Postmedia will be covering all the World Cup action in Vancouver. Follow along our match day live-blogs for updates from both inside and outside the stadium. Hit the refresh button for the latest update. The latest news will be at the top.

Read more coverage of FIFA World Cup in Vancouver:

• FIFA 2026: Here’s a list of 16 free World Cup watch parties in Metro Vancouver
• Got World Cup tickets? Better read this (surprising) list of rules for B.C. Place entry
• Trying to avoid FIFA madness? Here are all the match day traffic closures and detours
• Opinion: I was there: Canada’s first World Cup win turned B.C. Place into something I have never heard

Wednesday, June 24: Switzerland vs. Canada (Group B, Match 51)

Kickoff: 12 p.m.

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Wednesday, June 24: Switzerland versus Canada

12 p.m.: Switzerland and Canada kick off in Vancouver

Switzerland versus Canada are set to face each other in a group stage match.

8 a.m.: The Last Mile fan zone opens to public

The Last Mile, a pedestrian-only corridor and fan zone for both ticket holders and non-ticket holders, opens four hours before kick off.

Doors to B.C. Place stadium will open today at 9 a.m., three hours before kick off.

Here’s a map of FIFA match day traffic closures

Here’s a map of FIFA Vancouver’s match day traffic closures.

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Postmedia will be covering all the World Cup action in Vancouver. Follow along our match day live-blogs for updates from both inside and outside the stadium.

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