Switzerland Advances: Manzambi Leads Team to Round of 16

Switzerland Wins Against Canada

Switzerland wins after a great fight against host Canada and advances to the Round of 16 as group winners. Again, it's Freiburg's Johan Manzambi who makes the difference.

The Swiss team won the direct duel in Vancouver with 2:1 (0:0) and finished the preliminary round group B with seven points in first place.

What Happened in the Game?

Former Augsburg player Ruben Vargas (46th minute) and Manzambi (57th) with his third tournament goal made the Swiss team cheer in front of 52,497 spectators in the home stadium of former world champion Thomas Müller.

What's Next?

Switzerland can stay in Vancouver and will play their Round of 16 match against a yet-to-be-determined group third-place team on July 2.

Switzerland has a record of 3 wins, 1 draw, and 1 loss (LWWWD) in their last five games.