Switzerland claimed a 2–1 victory over Canada in a Group B World Cup encounter where clinical finishing proved decisive despite the visitors' dominance in chance creation. The Swiss controlled proceedings with 55 per cent possession and converted their limited opportunities ruthlessly; they managed just six shots but four found the target, translating a modest 1.11 xG into two goals. Canada, conversely, dominated the shot count with 13 attempts and 1.66 xG, yet their profligacy proved costly—seven shots on target yielded only one goal, compounded by their goalkeeper's 50 per cent save rate. Switzerland's stopper was the difference-maker, saving 1.76 goals above expected and denying seven shots on target with an 85.71 per cent save rate, while Canada's custodian underperformed, conceding 0.83 goals above xG. The 4–2–3–1 formation allowed Switzerland to absorb pressure and strike on the counter, whereas Canada's 4–4–2 lacked the midfield control to convert territorial advantage into goals. Switzerland's efficiency in a low-volume shooting game proved the decisive factor in Group B.