Granit Xhaka down in Group B battle at Vancouver

Granit Xhaka of Switzerland goes to ground during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group B fixture against Canada at BC Place, Vancouver on 24 June 2026.

Ismael Kone of Canada walks onto the pitch at BC Place, Vancouver ahead of the Group B clash against Switzerland at the 2026 FIFA World Cup on 24 June 2026.

The Switzerland starting eleven pose for the pre-match photo ahead of their Group B encounter with Canada at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, BC Place, Vancouver, on 24 June 2026.

Johan Manzambi of Switzerland breaks through the Canada defence during the Group B match at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, BC Place, Vancouver, on 24 June 2026.

Richie Laryea of Canada challenges Johan Manzambi of Switzerland in a midfield duel during the Group B fixture at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, BC Place, Vancouver, on 24 June 2026.

Richie Laryea of Canada contests possession with Luca Jaquez of Switzerland during the 2026 FIFA World Cup Group B game at BC Place, Vancouver on 24 June 2026.

Tajon Buchanan of Canada rises for a header against Ricardo Rodriguez of Switzerland in the Group B match at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, BC Place, Vancouver, on 24 June 2026.

Jesse Marsch, head coach of Canada, reacts from the touchline during the Group B match against Switzerland at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, BC Place, Vancouver, on 24 June 2026.

Ruben Vargas of Switzerland celebrates after scoring during the Group B match against Canada at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, BC Place, Vancouver, on 24 June 2026.

Switzerland players celebrate a goal together during their Group B clash with Canada at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, BC Place, Vancouver, on 24 June 2026.

Ruben Vargas of Switzerland is pictured celebrating a goal during the Group B encounter with Canada at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, BC Place, Vancouver, on 24 June 2026.

Luc De Fougerolles of Canada challenges Breel Embolo of Switzerland during the Group B match at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, BC Place, Vancouver, on 24 June 2026.

Players from Switzerland and Canada clash in a heated exchange during the Group B fixture at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, BC Place, Vancouver, on 24 June 2026.

Ruben Vargas of Switzerland wheels away in celebration after finding the net in the Group B match against Canada at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, BC Place, Vancouver, on 24 June 2026.

Ruben Vargas celebrates with his Switzerland teammates after scoring in the Group B clash against Canada at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, BC Place, Vancouver, on 24 June 2026.

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