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Canada left nervous as injuries still in play ahead of key game against Switzerland

The Canadian national soccer team continues to go through the full range of ⁠emotions in the 2026 World Cup.

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Switzerland rewrite World Cup history books as substitutes make late impact

In the second round of Group B matches, Switzerland faced Bosnia with both teams seeking crucial points to advance from the group after drawing their opening matches. Most of the game was played cautiously; however, the last 20 minutes were a different story, with a flurry of goals leading to some records being broken.

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Barbarez refuses to give up on World Cup dream despite Bosnia's defeat to Switzerland

Bosnia and Herzegovina's coach Sergej Barbarez refused to give up their ⁠World Cup hopes after a late collapse in a 4-1 defeat by Switzerland on Thursday left them needing to ‌beat Qatar in their final Group B game to boost their chances ‌of qualifying.

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Yakin hails substitutions as Switzerland leave it late to beat Bosnia

Switzerland coach Murat Yakin said a carefully planned double substitution after ⁠the second hydration break proved decisive in his side's 4-1 victory over Bosnia and Herzegovina on Thursday, with Johan Manzambi and ‌Ruben Vargas exploiting tiring opponents to spark a late scoring burst.

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Switzerland go top of Group B as late goal flurry breaks Bosnia resistance

Supersubs Johan Manzambi and Rubén Vargas shared three goals in the final 16 minutes before a late penalty rounded off Switzerland's 4-1 win over 10-man Bosnia and Herzegovina to move into the driving seat to qualify from Group B for the Round of 32 at the FIFA World Cup (WC).

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EXCLUSIVE: Former Japan coach Troussier 'not surprised' by Asian teams at World Cup

Qatar holding their own against Switzerland; Saudi Arabia shaking up Uruguay, Japan levelling against the Netherlands - the start of the 2026 World Cup has been marked by the outstanding success of AFC (Asian) nations.

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World Cup data so far: Spain and Switzerland wasteful while Argentina show efficiency

So far, so good in terms of entertainment value at World Cup 2026.

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World Cup LIVE: Mexico win Group A after Canada and Switzerland record big wins

After a captivating first round of World Cup fixtures, we return to Group A and Group B for the start of the second round of matches today.

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Switzerland's Yakin rues missed chances as Qatar score late

Switzerland coach Murat Yakin said his side had "lost two points" after Qatar struck in ⁠stoppage time to claim their first-ever World Cup point in a 1-1 draw in Group B on Saturday.

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Lopetegui stresses Qatar have 'right to dream' after last-gasp draw against Switzerland

Qatar have earned the right to keep dreaming at the World Cup after ⁠captain Boualem Khoukhi's stoppage-time equaliser rescued a 1-1 draw against Switzerland and a first-ever point at the tournament, coach Julen Lopetegui ‌said on Saturday.

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Qatar claim first-ever World Cup point in injury time as Switzerland rue missed chances

Boualem Khoukhi scored a 94th-minute equaliser as Qatar rescued a 1-1 draw with Switzerland in their 2026 FIFA World Cup (WC) opener, picking up their first-ever point at the finals in the process.

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Xhaka says Switzerland can have best World Cup yet as they prepare for Qatar clash

Switzerland are raring to get their campaign underway against Qatar and ⁠are shaping up to deliver their best World Cup so far, but the players must make sure they enjoy the moment, ‌captain Granit Xhaka said on Friday.

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2026 finalists set for rematch as 2027 World Ice Hockey Championship groups set

The dust may only just be settling on Finland's triumph over host nation Switzerland in the Final of the 2026 World Ice Hockey Championship, but the Swiss can already look forward to the chance of revenge in the 2027 edition, after the group line-ups were confirmed.

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Switzerland draw proves Socceroos can 'punch above our weight': Popovic

Australia coach Tony Popovic said he was confident his side could "punch above our weight" at the World Cup after a battling 1-1 draw with Switzerland on Saturday.

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Switzerland and Australia end World Cup preparations with 1-1 draw

Switzerland and Australia drew 1-1 in what was both sides’ final FIFA World Cup warm-up match, ending the Socceroos’ three-match losing run against top-25 ranked sides since sealing qualification.

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Switzerland's Breel Embolo awaiting clearance to travel to US after submitting visa

Switzerland forward Breel Embolo is still awaiting clearance to travel to the ⁠United States after attending an appointment at the US Embassy in Bern on Wednesday to submit a visa application, the Swiss ‌football federation said.

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Swiss forward Embolo unable to fly to USA with travel authorisation under review

Switzerland forward Breel ⁠Embolo will not travel with the World Cup squad ‌to the USA on Tuesday after his ‌ESTA authorisation was placed ‌under review, the Swiss federation ‌said.

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Finland coach Pennanen hails captain Barkov after World Championship triumph

Less than 24 hours after Finland beat host nation Switzerland 1-0 after overtime in the 2026 World Ice Hockey Championship Final, over 80,000 fans gathered at Helsinki Olympic Stadium to celebrate with the returning winning team as stars of Finnish music joined the heroes on stage.

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Helenius' overtime goal enough for Finland to beat Swiss to World Championship gold

Finland have won the World Ice Hockey Championship for the first time since 2022 after Konsta Helenius' strike in overtime settled the Final against Switzerland after a goalless first 60 minutes in Zurich.

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Andreeva cruises past Teichmann to book third consesutive French Open quarter-final

Russian teenager Mirra Andreeva eased into her third consecutive French Open quarter-final with a comfortable victory over Switzerland's Jil Teichmann on Sunday.

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Switzerland hammer four past Jordan to begin World Cup preparations

Switzerland will fly to the Americas for the 2026 FIFA World Cup on a winning note, after a first-half blitz helped them overcome Jordan 4-1 at St Gallen’s Kybunpark, and duly make it six straight home games in which they’ve scored three or more goals.

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Elina Svitolina comes from set down to battle past Belinda Bencic at French Open

Seventh seed Elina Svitolina ⁠began slowly but finished strongly to beat Switzerland's Belinda Bencic ‌4-6 6-4 6-0 and reach the quarter-finals ‌of the French Open on ‌Sunday, booking an all-Ukrainian showdown with Marta ‌Kostyuk.

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Second-period blitz sends Finland past Canada and into World Championship Final

Finland are through to the Final of the 2026 World Ice Hockey Championship after coming from 2-1 down to beat Canada 4-2 in Zurich, Switzerland.

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Sensational Switzerland humiliate Norway to secure third successive final appearance

Roared on by a passionate crowd in Zurich, Switzerland on Saturday afternoon humiliated Norway through a 6-0 scoreline to secure their third successive ticket to the final of the World Championships on home ground.