Switzerland 2-1 Canada — World Cup

World Cup
Switzerland
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Final
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Canada
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Twenty-four years after failing to stop Canada on the pitch, Murat Yakin got his revenge from the dugout.

Switzerland won Group B by beating Canada 2-1, but both teams celebrated historic milestones at the final whistle in Vancouver.

Current Swiss boss played the full 90 minutes when Canada beat Switzerland in 2002. Tonight, his side bossed the pitch. Red-hot youngster set up Rubén Vargas' opener right after halftime, then doubled the lead himself with a clinical finish. Canada captain was surprisingly left on the bench, but the hosts fought back when pulled one back in the 76th minute. While the Swiss held on to win their World Cup group for only the second time in history, Canada still celebrated their first-ever ticket to the knockout stage.

— and get this
The match boiled over in the 31st minute when kicked Cyle Larin for delaying a free kick, resulting in yellow cards for both.
Canada captain sat out the entire match as an unused substitute, watching the historic qualification from the bench.
Canada secured their first-ever ticket to a men's World Cup knockout stage despite losing the match.