Switzerland
CanadaThe match turned within 40 seconds of the second half through Vargas — largely invisible in the first half, then decisive. Manzambi's composed finish ten minutes later settled it; Promise David's brilliant substitute volley gave Canada late urgency but Kobel held firm. Switzerland's second-half explosion decided everything.
Switzerland
Switzerland exploded in the second half — Vargas scored within 40 seconds of the restart, Manzambi doubled it in the 57th minute with composed authority, and Kobel's late saves preserved the win. Xhaka conducted midfield on his fourth World Cup with complete control throughout.
Canada
Canada never found the first-half energy that destroyed Qatar — passive in front of a home crowd, unable to impose themselves before Switzerland's second-half burst changed everything. Promise David's brilliant volley 73 seconds after coming on at the 76th minute showed what sharper early instincts could have built.