Vancouver, July 7 (IANS) Switzerland and Colombia will look to maintain their unbeaten records and secure a place in the quarterfinals when they clash in a crucial FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16 match at BC Place in Vancouver on Wednesday (IST).Belief is growing in the Switzerland camp after they followed up their Group B-topping campaign with an impressive 2-0 win over Algeria in the Round of 32. Switzerland, who have played in the quarterfinals in 1934, 1938, and 1954, have often struggled fo…
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Vancouver, July 2 (IANS) Switzerland will take on Algeria in a crucial FIFA World Cup 2026 round of 32 clash at BC Place, Vancouver, on Friday (IST).The Swiss finished top of Group B unbeaten, while their opponents had an epic path to reaching the knockout stages, drawing a thrilling last game with Austria 3-3 that included conceding a stoppage-time equaliser, which meant they finished third in Group J instead of second.Switzerland are aiming to reach the Round of 16 of the World Cup for the fou…
Vancouver, June 27 (IANS) New Zealand and Belgium face a high-pressure Group G encounter in Vancouver on Friday, with both teams needing a victory to boost their chances of reaching the FIFA World Cup 2026 round of 32.Belgium head into the contest after consecutive draws against Egypt and Iran, while New Zealand have collected just one point from their opening two matches following a draw with Iran and a defeat to Egypt. Anything less than a win could leave both sides relying on other results to…
Vancouver, June 24 (IANS) Switzerland and Canada head into Thursday’s meeting at BC Place with qualification for the FIFA World Cup 2026 knockout stage virtually secured, but there is still plenty riding on the contest. The winner will finish atop Group B, earning what is expected to be a more favourable draw in the Round of 32, while the Canadians require only a point to retain first place thanks to their superior goal difference. Canada has enjoyed a dream tournament on home soil so far, col…
Vancouver, June 24 (IANS) The stakes could hardly be higher when Bosnia & Herzegovina and Qatar meet on Thursday, with both teams entering their final Group B fixture knowing that anything other than victory could bring their World Cup journeys to an abrupt end.Neither side has managed to win a match so far, but draws in their respective opening fixtures have kept them firmly in the qualification picture. A win would not only preserve hopes of a top-two finish, though that would likely requi…
Vancouver, June 21 (IANS) New Zealand and Egypt will lock horns in a pivotal Group G clash at the FIFA World Cup 2026 on Monday (IST), with both sides chasing their first victory of the tournament and an opportunity to strengthen their hopes of reaching the knockout stages.The encounter at BC Place carries significant importance for both teams after they opened their campaigns with hard-fought draws. With qualification scenarios beginning to take shape, three points could prove decisive in a tig…