Coach Jesse Marsch expressed disappointment after Canada fell 2-0 to Switzerland at BC Stadium, missing the draw needed to top Group B and keep a home‑soil run to the round of 32. The loss forces the co‑hosts to travel to SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles, where they will face the Group A runner‑up.

Marsch noted tactical missteps at halftime, wishing he had shifted to a five‑man back line to curb Swiss pressure. He praised bench contributions and the squad’s athleticism but admitted the team grew too passive after the break. The defeat also ended the chance for a home‑crowd advantage against a likely Korean opponent, whose large diaspora could tilt the atmosphere.

Alphonso Davies, sidelined by a hamstring, was used as a psychological decoy against the Swiss and will be fit for the next match, according to Marsch. Despite the setback, the coach emphasized the team’s heart and the historic achievement of reaching the knockout stage for the first time. Canada now prepares to electrify a foreign crowd in Los Angeles.