We offer team news and lineup predictions for both teams ahead of this pivotal group B clash, Canada vs Switzerland. The Swiss need a win to top group B. Canada will debut a new look midfield after injuries to Ismael Kone and Stephen Eustaquio. Kone is out of the tournament entirely. A win or a draw would see Canada win their group on the final matchday of the group stage.
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Canada vs Switzerland
Date: Wednesday, June 24th, 2026
Venue: BC Place, Vancouver
Kick Off: 15:00 local time in Vancouver
Referee: Ramon Abatti
Current Odds: Canada 3.25, Draw 3.25, Switzerland 2.10
Canada Team News
Jesse Marsch opted to keep the CB pairing of Luc De Fougerolles and Derek Cornelius, betting they will avoid a second yellow card that would see them suspended for the knockout phase game. That puts Moise Bombito on the bench. Nathan Saliba slots in for the injured Ismael Kone in midfield. There’s a surprise in that midfield though, Mathieu Choiniere debuts as a starter in place of Stephen Eustaquio. The 27-year-old from LAFC getting minutes in this world cup. Per TSN, Marsch said Eustaquio wasn’t fit to play. Alphonso Davies is also not a starter as he continues to try to return from injury.
Switzerland Team News
Needing a win to top this group, Switzerland has opted to bring in Djibril Sow as an attacking midfielder to pair with Granit Xhaka. Luca Jaquez comes into the backline, while Breel Embolo continues as the main striker.
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Canada Confirmed Lineup (4-4-2)
GK; Maxime Crepeau
Defenders: Alistair Johnston, Luc De Fougerolles, Derek Cornelius, Richie Laryea
Midfield: Tajon Buchanan, Nathan Saliba, Mathieu Choiniere, Ali Ahmed
Forwards: Jonathan David, Cyle Larin
Switzerland Confirmed Lineup (4-2-3-1)
GK: Gregor Kobel
Defenders: Luca Jaquez, Manuel Akanji, Nico Elvedi, Ricardo Rodriguez
Midfield: Granit Xhaka, Remo Freuler, Djibril Sow
Forwards: Johan Manzambi, Breel Embolo, Ruben Vargas
Main Photo Credit: Smartframe Images
