VANCOUVER, British Columbia (Interstat) — Ruben Vargas scored in the 46th minute and Johan Manzambi added a goal in the 57th minute Wednesday to lift Switzerland to a 2-1 victory over Canada at BC Place Stadium. Promise David pulled Canada within a goal in the 76th minute, assisted by Cyle Larin. Liam Millar also had an assist for Canada.

Granit Xhaka assisted Manzambi’s goal. Vargas scored unassisted. Switzerland took a 2-0 lead into halftime after Vargas opened the scoring early in the second half.

Yellow cards were issued to Granit Xhaka and Cyle Larin in the 32nd minute, and Liam Millar received a yellow in the 87th minute.

Switzerland improved its World Cup record to 2-0-0, while Canada fell to 1-1-1. Overall this season across all competitions, Switzerland stands at 4-2-1 and Canada at 1-1-1. Canada entered the match after a 6-0 win against Qatar and a 1-1 draw with Bosnia-Herzegovia. Switzerland’s previous results included a 4-1 win over Bosnia-Herzegovia and a 1-1 draw with Qatar.