Canada eye first World Cup knockout round berth as Kone injury clouds Swiss showdown (opens original article in a new tab)

Canada faces Switzerland needing a win or draw to advance to the World Cup knockout round, despite missing injured midfielder Ismael Kone and captain Alphonso Davies.

• Canada needs a win or draw against Switzerland to secure top spot in Group B and first World Cup knockout-round appearance.
• Injured midfielder Ismael Kone's broken leg during a tackle by Qatar's Assim Madibo leaves a void in Canada's midfield.
• Canada captain Alphonso Davies remains unfit for the World Cup due to a hamstring injury sustained in May.