WC26
⚽ MATCH 51 • GROUP STAGE
🇨🇭
Switzerland
VS
🇨🇦
Canada
📅 June 24, 20266:00 PM ET🏟️ BC Place

📍 Vancouver - Key Locations

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54,500
Capacity
EXCELLENT
Transit Rating
YVR
Airport
Canada
Country

🇨🇭 Switzerland

📊 Quick Stats

  • FIFA Ranking: #17
  • WC Appearances: 12
  • Best Finish: Quarter-finals
  • Coach: Murat Yakin
  • Confederation: UEFA

⭐ Key Players

Granit Xhaka
Midfielder
Bayer Leverkusen
Xherdan Shaqiri
Winger
FC Basel
Yann Sommer
Goalkeeper
Inter Milan

🇨🇦 Canada

📊 Quick Stats

  • FIFA Ranking: #26
  • WC Appearances: 2
  • Best Finish: Group Stage (1986, 2022)
  • Coach: Jesse Marsch
  • Confederation: CONCACAF

⭐ Key Players

Alphonso Davies
Defender
Bayern Munich
Jonathan David
Forward
Lille
Cyle Larin
Forward
Mallorca
Ismaël Koné
Midfielder
Watford

🎉 Fan Culture

Canadian support is friendly, welcoming, and united, often chanting bilingual slogans. The Voyageurs, the official supporters' group, are known for creating a vibrant, family-friendly atmosphere.

🎵 "Oh Canada, We Stand On Guard For Thee!"

🎟️ Going to this match?

Get everything you need in one place - complete travel guide, transit tips, lodging recommendations, and more.

🚇 Getting to BC Place

EXCELLENT TRANSIT

SkyTrain to Stadium-Chinatown station, steps from the venue.

✅ RECOMMENDED

Public Transit

SkyTrain to Stadium-Chinatown station, steps from the venue.

⚠️ USE CAUTION

Rideshare (Uber/Lyft)

  • • Surge pricing on match days
  • • Long waits post-match
❌ NOT RECOMMENDED

Driving

  • • Heavy traffic
  • • Limited parking

💡 Pro Tips

• Arrive 2+ hours before kickoff
• Check weather - Mild June
• Have backup transportation plan
• Download transit apps in advance

🏨 Where to Stay in Vancouver

💎 LUXURY

Coal Harbour

$300-600 CAD

Waterfront luxury

⭐ MID-RANGE

Yaletown

$200-400 CAD

Trendy restaurants

💰 BUDGET

Gastown

$120-250 CAD

Historic district

📍 All Lodging Areas

Coal Harbour
$300-600 CAD
Yaletown
$200-400 CAD
Gastown
$120-250 CAD

🔍 Search Available Lodging in Vancouver

🌤️ Weather & Safety

☀️ Weather

Mild June. Highs 19-22°C (66-72°F). Bring layers for evenings.

🛡️ Safety Tips

  • Very safe city
  • Avoid East Hastings late at night
  • SkyTrain is efficient

🎉 Fan Festival

Hastings Park (PNE Grounds)

Official FIFA Fan Festival location in Vancouver. Watch matches on big screens, enjoy live entertainment, food, and connect with fans from around the world.

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Switzerland vs Canada | Match 51 | Vancouver - World Cup 2026