Canada vs. Switzerland: What you need to know
Canada's World Cup fate rests in its hands when it takes on Switzerland in Wednesday's Group B finale in Vancouver.
VANCOUVER – For the third time in less than two weeks, the Canadian men’s team faces the biggest match in its history.
The descriptor was aptly applied in the buildup to Canada's opening game at the FIFA World Cup, a 1-1 draw vs. Bosnia and Herzegovina at BMO Field and again prior to its 6-0 destruction of Qatar at BC Place. This week's Group B finale vs. Switzerland is the biggest of them all, though.
As far as Alphonso Davies goes, coach Jesse Marsch said the speedy fullback won’t start but he expects the Canadian captain to play against Switzerland. Davies was ruled out for Canada’s opening match vs. Bosnia and Herzegovina as he was still recovering from a hamstring injury, and he was an unused substitute against Qatar. Marsch also revealed that NBA legend Steve Nash delivered an inspirational video message to the Canadian team prior to its final practice before the match vs. the Swiss.
Here’s what you need to know about Wednesday's contest between Canada and Switzerland at BC Place (12:00 p.m. ET/TSN).
