Switzerland vs. Canada player ratings: Superb goaltending proves to be the difference for the Swiss

DAZN News rates each set of players and our player of the match:

Player of the Match

Johan Manzambi (Switzerland)

Johan Manzambi produced a defining performance that carried Switzerland to victory and top spot in Group B. The 20-year-old delivered the cross that found Rubén Vargas for the opener at 46 minutes, then scored himself at 57 minutes after Breel Embolo's lay-off to put Switzerland in command. His threat persisted until his substitution at 85 minutes, with another dangerous cross-shot at 84 minutes forcing a save from Maxime Crépeau. Manzambi's combination of creativity and finishing proved decisive in a match that Switzerland needed to win.

Switzerland

Gregor Kobel (8.1): Commanding display capped by crucial stoppage-time saves to preserve victory.

Ricardo Rodríguez (6.8): Steady defensive work with effective long throws to retain territory.

Manuel Akanji (7.0): Anchored the backline and distributed calmly under Canadian pressure.

Nico Elvedi (7.2): Crucial block on Jonathan David at 68' protected Switzerland's lead.

Luca Jaquez (6.5): Solid 74-minute shift before making way for Widmer.

Remo Freuler (6.7): Provided midfield stability and won possession during Canadian counters.

Granit Xhaka (6.5): Dictated tempo but booked and missed a 38' free kick.

Djibril Sow (6.4): Supported the midfield structure before departing at 74 minutes.

Rubén Vargas (7.9): Opened the scoring at 46' with a strike off the post.

Breel Embolo (7.4): Created the first chance and assisted Manzambi's goal at 57'.

Johan Manzambi (9.1): Goal and assist; Switzerland's most dangerous attacking threat throughout.

Michel Aebischer (6.3): Brought fresh legs and helped retain possession late on.

Silvan Widmer (6.3): Shored up the right side during Canada's late pressure.

Dan Ndoye (6.2): Drew a yellow card and provided an outlet on the counter.

Christian Fassnacht (6.0): Brief cameo to help see out the victory.

Cedric Itten (6.0): Limited touches but contributed to game management in stoppage time.

Canada

Maxime Crépeau (6.2): Made key saves early but was beaten twice in quick succession.

Richie Laryea (6.0): Struggled against Switzerland's right-sided attacks before being replaced.

Derek Cornelius (6.1): Headed wide at 79' and struggled with Swiss movement.

Luc De Fougerolles (5.8): Lost physical duels that led to Manzambi's goal.

Alistair Johnston (6.6): Late header saved; provided attacking width and set-piece threat.

Ali Ahmed (5.5): Wasted a one-on-one at 41' with a weak finish.

Nathan-Dylan Saliba (7.3): Brilliant control and assist for Promise David's goal at 76'.

Mathieu Choinière (5.7): Struggled for influence before being replaced at 58 minutes.

Tajon Buchanan (5.9): Quiet 75 minutes before making way for Promise David.

Cyle Larin (5.7): Shot saved and booked; withdrawn at 58 minutes trailing 2-0.

Jonathan David (6.3): Created for Ahmed, but his own chances were blocked or wide.

Stephen Eustaquio (7.1): Transformed Canada's midfield presence with dangerous set-piece delivery.

Liam Millar (6.3): Energetic and direct; booked for a cynical foul late on.

Tani Oluwaseyi (5.9): Physical presence without decisive impact after entering at 58'.

Promise David (7.6): Scored within a minute of arrival; kept pressing until the end.

Jacob Shaffelburg (6.0): Delivered the cross for Johnston's late headed chance.

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