Canada enters its final group-stage match against Switzerland on Wednesday with a chance to reach the World Cup knockout stage for the first time while staying on home soil.
With a win or draw against the Swiss, Canada would win the group and play a round-of-32 game at BC Place.
Switzerland, which entered as the favorite in the group, has all but clinched a spot in the next round.
While Switzerland is highly likely to advance regardless of Wednesday’s result, a first-place finish has perks: an extra four days of rest and a more favorable path through the tournament. Switzerland has won its World Cup group just once in its history, in 2006.
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