Of the three World Cup host nations, Canada are the only one not to have secured winning their group and staying in their home country during the round of 32, but it makes sense considering that they have one of the toughest European teams in their group in Switzerland. On the final day of action, Jesse Marsch’s men can take care of business as the goal is simple: don’t lose and you win the group.
Marsch has made it clear that topping the group is the goal for the Canucks, saying, “Staying here in Vancouver is definitely our number one goal. When I took the job, as soon as the format of the tournament, as soon as I found out, I said, ‘Okay, we have a clear objective, we want to win the group.'”
Now, even with midfielder Ismael Kone breaking his leg in their last match against Qatar, Canada has a chance to do just that while also keeping their teammate in their minds. If Jonathan David scores another hat trick, anything will be possible, but this will be a tough match as Switzerland will want to dominate possession, but Marsch will have his side as ready as he can.
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How to watch Switzerland vs. Canada
Date: Wednesday, June 24 | Time: 3 p.m. ET
Location: BC Place — Vancouver, British Columbia
TV: FOX (Eng), Telemundo (Spa) | Live stream: Fubo (Try for free)
Odds: Switzerland +145; Draw +210; Canada +210
Switzerland vs. Canada predicted starting lineups
Switzerland: Gregor Kobel, Ricardo Rodriguez, Manuel Akanji, Luca Jaquez, Silvan Widmer, Remo Freuler, Granit Xhaka, Michel Aebischer, Dan Ndoye, Breel Embolo, Ruben Vargas
Canada: Maxime Crepeau, Richie Laryea, Niko Sigur, Moise Bombito, Alistair Johnston, Ali Ahmed, Stephen Eustaquio, Nathan Saliba, Tajon Buchanan, Cyle Larin, Jonathan David
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Switzerland vs. Canada pick, prediction
Canada are at their best facing teams who are willing to take the game to them, but Switzerland’s pragmatic style could lead to a slower than anticipated match as Switzerland are able to play through Canada’s press and win the group. Pick: Switzerland 2, Canada 0
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