Canada’s hopes of World Cup success on home ice were dashed Thursday with a 2-1 loss to Switzerland in the quarter-finals. The defeat marks the end of Canada’s tournament run and a significant upset in the competition. Switzerland took a lead, which Canada attempted to overcome, but ultimately fell short. This result prevents Canada from advancing further and competing for the championship title. The loss is particularly disappointing for Canadian fans who had anticipated a strong performance from the host nation. Switzerland will now move forward to the semi-final round.