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World Cup round-up: Switzerland top Group B as referees handle six decisive fixtures
Switzerland beat Canada 2-1 to finish top of Group B, while Bosnia and Herzegovina ended Qatar’s tournament. Brazil, Morocco, Mexico and South Africa also won on a busy World Cup day.
The Ref’s News · 25 June 2026
Switzerland finished top of Group B after a 2-1 win over Canada in Vancouver, with both sides still moving into the knockout stage.
After a tight first half, Switzerland took control early in the second. Ruben Vargas opened the scoring shortly after the restart before Johan Manzambi doubled the lead. Canada responded through substitute Promise David in the 76th minute, but Switzerland held on under late pressure to finish the group on seven points.
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