Canada can win Group B with result against Switzerland

Canada World Cup hopes rise after a 6-0 Qatar rout puts Group B in reach Beat Switzerland or draw to stay in Vancouver and clinch top spot

Canada has put itself in position to finish first in Group B at the FIFA World Cup after a 60 win over Qatar on Thursday in Vancouver. The victory gave Canada four points from two matches, leaving it level with Switzerland but ahead on goal difference. A win or a draw against Switzerland on Wednesday would secure top spot in the group. Canada’s firstever men’s World Cup win has raised expectations around the team, but players and coach Jesse Marsch said the focus remains on the final groupstage match. Jonathan David, who scored three goals against Qatar, said the team does not need to overthink the standings and should simply play its own game. The winner of Group B will stay in Vancouver for a roundof32 match on July 2, while the secondplace team will travel to Los Angeles for a June 28 knockout game. Switzerland beat BosniaHerzegovina 41 after drawing its opener with Qatar, setting up a decisive final match for both sides.