Canada vs. Switzerland Odds, Picks & Predictions - Group B, 06/24
After all the hoopla and the run up, the third round of group play of the 2026 World Cup kicks off with a Group B matchup as Canada takes on Switzerland Wednesday afternoon and we have you covered with our Canada vs. Switzerland prediction. Canada trounced an overmatched Qatar squad 6-0 in their second group play match Friday in their previous matchup. Switzerland downed Bosnia-Herzegovina 4-1 in their second group play clash Thursday. This marks the first time that the two countries have met in World Cup p\ay. Let’s break down this Canada vs. Switzerland matchup.
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Canada Seeking to Clinch Group B Top Spot
Canada entered the World Cup unbeaten in their last eight matches (three wins, five draws) and added two more matches to that run here. Les Rouges enter this match tied with Switzerland for the top spot in Group B, though they hold the edge on goal differential. This marks Canada’s third appearance in the World Cup and their second straight. Les Rouges seek to build momentum in World Cup action. Their current record in the World Cup is one win, one draw and six losses. Canada enters the World Cup ranked 30th in the current FIFA rankings and hope to make a move with a decent showing.
Against Qatar, Canada dominated the match almost from the outset and just buried their opposition. The win ran their record to one win, one draw and no losses in Group B. They are tied with Switzerland for the top spot but own the edge based on goal differential. Canada owned possession by a near four-to-one margin. In addition, they held a 10-0 advantage in shots on goal in the match. Cyle Larin opened the scoring in the 16th minute of play to stake Canada to a 1-0 advantage. Jonathan David made it 2-0 in the 29th minute off a volley. After Qatar went down to 10 men in the 33rd minute, David scored his second goal of the match to make it 3-0 in the third minute of extra time before the half. That was the score at intermission.
In the second half, Qatar went down to nine men in the 53rd minute and Canada piled on. Nathan Saliba scored in the 64th minute for a 4-0 Canada advantage. Canada benefited from an own goal by Qatar in the 75th minute for a 5-0 lead. David completed his hat trick and closed the scoring with his third goal of the match in the second minute of stoppage time. Maxime Crépeau makes his third World Cup appearance here for Canada. Canada is without Ismael Kone, who was stretchered off in the second half against Qatar with a broken leg.
Switzerland Hoping to Earn Spot in Knockout Round
Switzerland qualified for the World Cup after rolling through qualifying with a mark of four wins, two draws and no losses last year. The Nati are even with Canada for the top spot in Group B though they trail in goal differential so they need a win for the top spot. Switzerland takes part in their 13th World Cup tournament overall and their sixth consecutive one. The Nati owns a record of 15 wins, nine draws and 19 losses in World Cup action. Switzerland entered the World Cup ranked 19th in the FIFA rankings.
Against Bosnia-Herzegovina, the two sides were in a defensive struggle before offense broke out in the late stages. The Nati held an edge in possession by a three-to-two margin. In addition, Switzerland owned a 7-3 advantage in terms of shots on goal. We saw the teams play a defensive battle for the first half and the sides went off scoreless at the half. In the second half, Switzerland broke through offensively. Johan Manzambi opened the scoring in the 74th minute to give the Nati a 1-0 advantage. In the 80th minute, Bosnia-Herzegovina went down to 10 men as Tarik Muharemovic earned a red card. That helped Sweden capitalize as Rubén Vargas scored in the 84th minute for a 2-0 lead. Manzambi added his second of the match in the 90th minute for a 3-0 advantage.
After giving up a goal in stoppage time, Sweden got a final goal to close the scoring. Grant Xhaka converted a penalty kick in the seventh minute of stoppage time to seal the win for the Nati. Gregor Kobel, who has a record of two wins, two draws and no losses in World Cup play, projects between the sticks for Switzerland. Make sure you check for the latest Group B World Cup odds!
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Canada is in the driver’s seat here as a win or draw gives them the top spot in Group B. Switzerland has to win in order to earn the top seed in the group but likely is in decent shape to advance with a draw. Les Rouges are content to play conservatively here and may do just that. Losing Kone was a big blow for them, though Saliba stepped in and scored after replacing him. Switzerland got good production from their reserves in their win over Bosnia-Herzegovina. The Nati clearly are lamenting the lost two points from the match with Qatar. Playing the draw seems like the best call here. In addition, taking the under on goals is definitely a sound play as well.
Our Prediction: Draw (DraftKings, +210)
Our Prediction: Under 2.5 Goals (-125, DraftKings)
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