Coffee with the Caps, Friday June 26

Coffee with the Caps centers on Canada’s disappointing end to the group stage at the tournament, following a 2-1 loss to Switzerland. The result leaves Canada without points when it had seemed capable of playing for a draw, and it elevates Switzerland to top Group B, opening a potentially easier path in the round of 32. Canada, by finishing second, will travel to the U.S. for knockout-round matches instead of staying domestic. The setback follows earlier momentum, including a blowout win over Qatar, and Canada’s performance is still viewed as an improvement over 2022. The round of 32 draw means tougher opposition next, with either Netherlands or Morocco awaiting. In other match news involving former and current Caps, Sebastian Berhalter recorded a goal and assist for the U.S. in a 3-2 loss to Türkiye, while Pedro Vite helped Ecuador advance against Germany.