World Cup 2026: Switzerland vs Canada — pre-match preview

2026 FIFA World Cup pre-match briefing: Switzerland vs Canada (Grup B). Kick-off is scheduled for 19:00 UTC. Referee: Rafael da Silva Alves. At Vancouver Stadium with cloudy weather expected (~20.5°C). Full squads and pre-match details inside.

Jun 24, 2026 - 13:00
Jun 24, 2026 - 13:00
World Cup 2026: Switzerland vs Canada — pre-match preview

2026 FIFA World Cup: pre-match update for SwitzerlandCanada in Grup B.

Kick-off is scheduled for 19:00 UTC.

Referee for this match: Rafael da Silva Alves.

At Vancouver Stadium, cloudy weather is expected (~20.5°C).

Switzerland squad and formation

Under Murat Yakin, Switzerland are set to line up in a 4-2-3-1 formation.

Switzerland goalkeeper: 1 Gregor Kobel.

Probable starting XI for Switzerland at the 2026 FIFA World Cup:

1 Gregor Kobel
3 Silvan Widmer
5 Manuel Akanji
7 Breel Embolo
8 Remo Freuler
10 Granit Xhaka
11 Dan Ndoye
13 Ricardo Rodríguez
17 Rubén Vargas
20 Michel Aebischer
25 Luca Jaquez

Canada squad and formation

Under Jesse Marsch, Canada are set to line up in a 4-4-2 formation.

Canada goalkeeper: 2 Alistair Johnston.

Probable starting XI for Canada at the 2026 FIFA World Cup:

2 Alistair Johnston
7 Stephen Eustaquio
9 Cyle Larin
10 Jonathan David
15 Moïse Bombito
16 Maxime Crépeau
17 Tajon Buchanan
20 Ali Ahmed
22 Richie Laryea
23 Niko Sigur
25 Nathan-Dylan Saliba

Switzerland - Canada live commentary and scoreboard: match centre.

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