Canada vs Switzerland Set for Group B Decider: Kick-off Time and Starting XI

Canada and Switzerland are set for a crucial Group B fixture at the 2026 FIFA World Cup on 3:00 p.m. ET (12:00 a.m. PKT, next day), Wednesday, June 24, at BC Place in Vancouver. Both sides enter the match level on 4 points, making this encounter decisive for the final group standings.

Kickoff Time by Region

• Eastern Time: 3:00 p.m.
• Central Time: 2:00 p.m.
• Mountain Time: 1:00 p.m.
• Pacific Time: 12:00 p.m.

Group B Standings Before Match

• Canada: 2 MP | 1W | 1D | 0L | 7 GF | 1 GA | +6 GD | 4 Pts
• Switzerland: 2 MP | 1W | 1D | 0L | 5 GF | 2 GA | +3 GD | 4 Pts

Canada sit top only on goal difference, making this a direct battle for first place.

Win Probability (Pre-Match)

• Switzerland: 39%
• Draw: 31%
• Canada: 30%

Switzerland Lineup vs Canada (Projected 4-2-3-1)

Gregor Kobel
Silvan Widmer, Manuel Akanji, Nico Elvedi, Ricardo Rodriguez
Granit Xhaka, Remo Freuler
Dan Ndoye, Johan Manzambi, Ruben Vargas
Breel Embolo

Canada Lineup vs Switzerland (Projected 4-4-2)

Maxime Crepeau
Alistair Johnston, Derek Cornelius, Luc de Fougerolles, Richie Laryea
Tajon Buchanan, Stephen Eustaquio, Nathan Saliba, Ali Ahmed
Jonathan David, Cyle Larin

Match Context

Both teams have already secured progression to the knockout stage, but finishing top of Group B remains the key objective. Canada brings strong attacking output, while Switzerland relies on structure and midfield control.

This match is expected to be closely contested, with little separating the two sides across form, statistics, and tactical setup.