Switzerland face Canada with Group B top spot on the line

Switzerland vs Canada, win and you top Group B

Wednesday night at the World Cup. Switzerland face Canada in the final Group B match, and it is for the group win (1) (3) (7). Both teams go in knowing first place is on the line.

Murat Yakin's side have recovered from the Muheim setback, and the stakes tonight are clear: top spot means a more favourable last-16 path. Canada are co-hosts and will have the crowd, but they are also carrying injury doubts, Alphonso Davies and Jonathan David both came into the tournament with question marks (7).

Jesse Marsch has them organised, and Ismael Kone is the one Switzerland's midfield needs to track (7). Keep an eye on Ruben Vargas. If he finds the pockets between Canada's lines, your team can hurt them (7).

Kickoff is at 20:00 UK time (7).

Manzambi's market value jumps 6500%

Johan Manzambi is having a tournament that changes careers. The Swiss forward's market value has risen 6500% in a single World Cup cycle (2). From virtual unknown to a name on scouting lists across Europe. He has been one of the breakout stories of Switzerland's group stage.

Bosnia-Herzegovina face Qatar in the other group match

While you watch Switzerland and Canada, keep an eye on the other Group B match. Bosnia-Herzegovina and Qatar play simultaneously, and goal difference could matter if things get complicated (6). The group winner avoids a tougher round-of-16 opponent.

Fan reactions

Switzerland fans are treating this as a proper occasion, not nervous, just ready. The match thread has the energy of a group that knows what is at stake and trusts this team to deliver. Many are calling it the biggest match of the Yakin era so far. Join the conversation on r/MCFC