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Switzerland wraps up first place in Group B at the World Cup with a 2-1 victory over Canada
Summary by The Odessa Editorial Desk ANNE M. PETERSON, Associated Press , as published by Yourbasin / Big 2 KMID + Fox 24 KPEJ (Nexstar)
· June 24, 2026
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Key takeaway The team's victory came after a match against Canada, which ended in a 2-1 score in favor of the Swiss.
In international soccer news, Switzerland has secured the top spot in Group B at the World Cup. The team's victory came after a match against Canada, which ended in a 2-1 score in favor of the Swiss. The match saw goals from Rubén Vargas and Johan Manzambi, contributing to Switzerland's win.
Canada also scored, with a late goal from Promise David. Further details about the match and its implications are available from the source, including the teams' advancement to the knockout round and Canada's second-place finish in Group B.
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Category: local Published: June 24, 2026 Source: Yourbasin / Big 2 KMID + Fox 24 KPEJ (Nexstar) Reading time: 1 min
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