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Switzerland wraps up first place in Group B at the World Cup with a 2-1 victory over Canada
By Anne M. Peterson, Associated Press at KSAT 12 (ABC) - San Antonio News
· June 24, 2026
· 4 min read
Switzerland put a damper on Canada's World Cup party.The Swiss got goals from Rubén Vargas and Johan Manzambi to beat Canada 2-1 on Wednesday and win Group B. Switzerland will get a week of rest before returning to Vancouver to face one of the eight best third-place finishers on July 2.“I think t...
Key takeaway The Swiss got goals from Rubén Vargas and Johan Manzambi to beat Canada 2-1 on Wednesday and win Group B.
Why this matters in Alamo Heights News
For Alamo Heights residents who follow international soccer, the World Cup match between Switzerland and Canada may have been of interest, particularly given the San Antonio area's own diverse soccer fan base. The fact that Canada will now travel to Inglewood, California, for their next game could be of note to local fans who may have friends or family members attending the match. Additionally, the performance of young players like Johan Manzambi, who scored for Switzerland, may inspire local youth soccer players in Alamo Heights and surrounding areas. As the World Cup continues, it will be interesting to see how the tournament affects local soccer enthusiasm and participation in the San Antonio area, including in communities like Alamo Heights. The city's own soccer culture may experience a boost, with fans gathering to watch matches and discuss the latest developments in the tournament.
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Category: local ·
Published: June 24, 2026 ·
Source: KSAT 12 (ABC) - San Antonio News ·
Reading time: 4 min
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What is this story about? Switzerland put a damper on Canada's World Cup party.The Swiss got goals from Rubén Vargas and Johan Manzambi to beat Canada 2-1 on Wednesday and win Group B. Switzerland will get a week of rest before returning to Vancouver to face one of the eight best third-place finishers on July 2.“I think t...
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