Switzerland is ranked first, Canada second and Bosnia third, and Qatar is eliminated
Switzerland beat Canada 2-1 on the last day of Group B, thanks to another good match by Johan Manzambi and Ruben Vargas, while Bosnia-Herzegovina beat Julen Lopetegi's Qatar (3-1) with goals from Kerim Alajbegovic, Ermin Mahmic and Sultan Al-Brak.
Bosnian players celebrating one of their goals. Photo: EFE
Switzerlandhas ranked first in group B for the final sixteen of the 2026 World Cup. Canada has also advanced to second place. Bosnia has finished in third place and will have to wait for the final ranking of all the quartets in the hope of getting their heads among the top eight in third place.
Switzerland is second with four points, the same as Bosnia-Herzegovina, but it's behind the American team because it has a worse goal difference.
On the other hand, Qatar, led by Asteasuarra coach Julen Lopetegi, has been eliminated from the World Cup after losing 3-1 to the Balkan team.
Switzerland beat Canada (2-1) today thanks to another good match by Johan Manzambi and Ruben Vargas . The host has lost the clash to defend leadership and continue playing in Vancouver to his audience, making it a bittersweet day for Canada, which has won the historic ranking for the final sixteen, but will not play that qualifier at home.
Vargas and Manzambi, who were decisive last day against Bosnia, have scored goals that have given Switzerland the lead. The Swiss will face a third ranked and have once again fulfilled the tradition of overcoming the initial phase (in six of the last seven tournaments).
On the other hand, Bosnia-Herzegovina, with her own goal of Kerim Alajbegovic, Ermin Mahmic and Sultan Al-Brak , has won Qatar.
Switzerlandwill play the final sixteenonFriday, July 3, against a third ranked (the combination includes groups E, F, G, I or J) in Vancouver, while Canadawill be measured onSunday, June 28, against the second ranked in Group A (which could be South Korea, the Czech Republic or South Africa) in Los Angeles.
Bosnia waits to be among the top eight in all groups, its four points, with a goal difference of -1, still leave its ranking in doubt, waiting for the rest of the third day.
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