Group B · Match 51 · Jun 24, 2026
Switzerland VS Canada
- Stage
- Group B
- Date
- Capacity
- 55K
- Roof
- Indoor
Kickoff in your time zone
Local times in the markets that follow this match most closely. Daylight saving rules already factored in.
Eastern (NYC)
Wed, Jun 24, 3:00 PM
Pacific (LA)
Wed, Jun 24, 12:00 PM
Mexico City
Wed, Jun 24, 1:00 PM
London (UK)
Wed, Jun 24, 8:00 PM
The teams
🇨🇭
FIFA rank#19
CoachMurat Yakin
CaptainGranit Xhaka
Formation4-2-3-1
Best WC finishQuarter-final
🇨🇦
FIFA rank#30
CoachJesse Marsch
CaptainAlphonso Davies
Formation4-3-3
Best WC finishGroup stage
Venue: BC Place
FIFA tournament name Vancouver Stadium — capacity 54,500, climate-controlled with a closed roof. The match is hosted in Vancouver.
Transit on match day
SkyTrain Stadium-Chinatown station next door to BC Place — fastest stadium access in 2026
Climate (June 2026)
Cool, mild — 13-22°C, retractable roof handles any weather
Airports
Vancouver International (YVR)
Where to stay
Yaletown, Gastown, Granville Island
Full travel guide: Vancouver World Cup 2026 host city →
Group B standings preview
All four teams in this group, ordered by FIFA pot. Top two and the eight best third-placed teams advance to the Round of 32.
| Pot | Team | FIFA rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 🇨🇦 Canada | #30 |
| 2 | 🇨🇭 Switzerland | #19 |
| 3 | 🇶🇦 Qatar | #55 |
| 4 | 🇧🇦 Bosnia and Herzegovina | #65 |
Other Group B fixtures
Watch all six group games to see how the standings unfold.
Group B Jun 12 · 19:00 UTC
Canada vs Bosnia and Herzegovina
Group B Jun 13 · 19:00 UTC
Qatar vs Switzerland
Group B Jun 18 · 19:00 UTC
Switzerland vs Bosnia and Herzegovina
Group B Jun 18 · 22:00 UTC
Canada vs Qatar
Group B Jun 24 · 19:00 UTC
Bosnia and Herzegovina vs Qatar
Other matches on
5 other World Cup 2026 matches kick off the same day.
Group A 01:00 UTC (next day) · Mexico City Stadium
Czech Republic vs Mexico
Group A 01:00 UTC (next day) · Monterrey Stadium
South Africa vs South Korea
Group B 19:00 UTC · Seattle Stadium
Bosnia and Herzegovina vs Qatar
Group C 22:00 UTC · Miami Stadium
Scotland vs Brazil
Group C 22:00 UTC · Atlanta Stadium
Morocco vs Haiti
Other matches at BC Place
5 other fixtures hosted at this venue across the tournament.
Group D Jun 13 · 04:00 UTC (next day)
Australia vs Türkiye
Group B Jun 18 · 22:00 UTC
Canada vs Qatar
Group G Jun 21 · 01:00 UTC (next day)
New Zealand vs Egypt
Group G Jun 26 · 03:00 UTC (next day)
New Zealand vs Belgium
R32 Jul 2 · 03:00 UTC (next day)
Group B winner vs Best Group E/F/G/I/J third-placed team
Switzerland vs Canada — FAQ
When is Switzerland vs Canada kicking off?
June 24, 2026 at 19:00 UTC (BC Place local time depends on the city).
Where is Switzerland vs Canada being played?
BC Place (FIFA tournament name: Vancouver Stadium) in Vancouver. Capacity 54,500, climate-controlled with a closed roof.
What stage is this match?
Group-stage Group B fixture. Top two of every group plus eight best third-placed teams advance to the Round of 32.
Where can I watch Switzerland's match in the United States?
FOX · Telemundo has the US English-language rights. SRF · RTS is the primary broadcaster in Switzerland.
How do I get to BC Place on match day?
SkyTrain Stadium-Chinatown station next door to BC Place — fastest stadium access in 2026
Who else is in Group B?
Canada, Switzerland, Qatar, Bosnia and Herzegovina. The group is decided across three matchdays — see the full schedule below.
What kickoff time is this in different time zones?
Eastern (NYC): Wed, Jun 24, 3:00 PM · Pacific (LA): Wed, Jun 24, 12:00 PM · Mexico City: Wed, Jun 24, 1:00 PM · London (UK): Wed, Jun 24, 8:00 PM