Switzerland sealed their place in the first knockout round of the World Cup with a 1-0 victory over co-hosts Canada in their final Group B match. The win ensured the Swiss topped the group, finishing with seven points from three wins and a draw.
Canada, on the other hand, finished second in the group with six points, having lost to Belgium and drawn with Morocco earlier in the tournament. They will now face the winner of Group A in the next round.
The Swiss took the lead in the 70th minute through a goal from Noah Okafor, securing a crucial three points and sending them into the knockout stages. This is Switzerland's best-ever World Cup performance, surpassing their fourth-place finish in 1934.
Switzerland's coach, Murat Yakin, praised his team's performance, saying: 'We showed great character and determination. We knew it wouldn't be easy to win this group, but we managed to do it.'
The Swiss will now face the runner-up of Group A, which will be determined by the outcome of the final matches in that group. Their next match will take place on the weekend of 2-3 December.