Copy linkFacebookXPinterestEmailShare this article 0Join the conversationFollow usAdd us as a preferred source on GoogleNewsletterSubscribe to our newsletterCanadas Group B finale against Switzerland is arguably a bigger game for the co-hosts than their opponents.While the two teams - who are separated by Canadas superior goal difference - will both want to top the group, Jesse Marschs side know they will continue playing their games on home soil only if they maintain their position at the summit.Canada need a point to make that happen, so it promises to be a tense affair in Vancouver - and heres the man who will take charge of the World Cup clash.Play our FREE match predictor and win �1kBrazilian official to referee Switzerland vs CanadaBrazilian referee Ramon Abatti will officiate Switzerland vs Canada, with compatriots Danilo Manis and Rafael Alves alongside him as assistants.At 36 years old, the South American is less experienced than some of his counterparts at the World Cup, but this will not be his first taste of the tournament. You may like Switzerland vs Canada prediction: Can co-hosts seal top spot? Who is the referee for Switzerland vs Bosnia and Herzegovina? Who is the referee for Canada vs Qatar? Abatti took charge of Belgiums 1-1 draw with Egypt in Group G last Monday, handing out four yellow cards.If this season is anything to go by he is reluctant to produce a red card, having dismissed just three players in his 29 games in 2025/26, according to transfermarkt.Get FourFourTwo NewsletterThe best features, fun and footballing quizzes, straight to your inbox every week.Contact me with news and offers from other Future brandsReceive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsorsBy submitting your information you agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over.While Abatti is less well-known internationally than other referees, he has officiated in Brazils Serie A for several seasons.He also took charge of the mens gold medal match at the Paris 2024 Olympics, in which Spain beat France 5-3 after extra-time at the Parc des Princes.Perus Kevin Ortega is the fourth official for Switzerlands clash with Canada, while compatriot Michael Orue is the reserve assistant referee.Both Switzerland and Canada benefited from red cards for their opponents in their second Group B fixture.The co-hosts beat Qatar 6-0, with Homam El Amin and Assim Omer Madibo sent off for Julen Lopeteguis side - the latter for a foul that left Canada midfielder Ismael Kone with a badly broken leg.Meanwhile, Bosnia and Herzegovina defender Tarik Muharemovic was dismissed late on against Switzerland, who were 1-0 up at the time and went on to win 4-1.TOPICSSwitzerlandCanadaJames RobertsFreelance writerJames Roberts is a freelance sports journalist working for FourFourTwo and other titles. He started his career at the Oxford Mail, where he covered Oxford United home and away, before becoming a sports sub-editor for various national newspapers.
