who was predicted to win canada or switzerland 2026

Switzerland was generally predicted to win or at least avoid defeat against Canada in pre-match previews for the 2026 World Cup group game. Multiple previews and betting models leaned toward Switzerland, with some calling a Switzerland win and others favoring Switzerland or a draw.

What the previews said

• One betting preview backed Switzerland or a draw rather than a Canada win.

• CBS Sports noted Switzerland were favored on the money line at +145, ahead of Canada at +220 and the draw at +195.

• A predictive model cited in another preview gave Switzerland a 41.5% win chance, compared with 32.4% for Canada and 26.1% for a draw.

Simple answer

If you mean the pregame prediction, the edge was Switzerland.