Switzerland Defeats Canada 2-1 in Vancouver, Tops Group B and Sends Canada to US Venue

Switzerland beat Canada 2-1 in Vancouver to win Group B at the World Cup, denying Canada home advantage and sending Canada to the US for its next knockout match.Rubén Vargas opened the scoring and Johan Manzambi added a second during a decisive 12-minute second-half spell while Promise David scored a late consolation; Ismaël Koné missed the match because of injury and was seen in a wheelchair.Murat Yakin made tactical changes that paid off, Granit Xhaka and Cyle Larin were booked after a confrontation, over 52,000 attended at BC Place, and broadcasters beIN SPORTS 1 and M6 carried the game.
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