World Cup 2026 Group B Guide
Group B features Canada, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Qatar and Switzerland. This page covers the teams, fixtures, likely qualifiers, favourite to top the group and the venues where Group B matches will be played.
Group B teams
Group B fixtures
- Canada vs Bosnia and Herzegovina — June 12, 2026 — BMO Field, Toronto
- Qatar vs Switzerland — June 13, 2026 — Levi’s Stadium, Santa Clara
- Switzerland vs Bosnia and Herzegovina — June 18, 2026 — SoFi Stadium, Inglewood
- Canada vs Qatar — June 18, 2026 — BC Place, Vancouver
- Switzerland vs Canada — June 24, 2026 — BC Place, Vancouver
- Bosnia and Herzegovina vs Qatar — June 24, 2026 — Lumen Field, Seattle
Current Group Standings
Pre-tournament table shown before the first Group Stage matches are played.
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Canada | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2 | Bosnia and Herzegovina | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 3 | Qatar | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 4 | Switzerland | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Group B betting analysis
Switzerland enter Group B as the strongest team on ranking and tournament profile, while Canada look best placed to challenge for the second automatic qualification place. Qatar are the side to watch for a price move if they start the group with a positive result.
For betting purposes, the most attractive markets are usually group winner, top-two qualification and the individual match odds after the first round of fixtures.
Best Odds for Group B
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Who is in Group B for the FIFA World Cup 2026?
Group B includes Canada, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Qatar and Switzerland. Each team plays three matches in a round-robin format.
Who will qualify from Group B of the FIFA World Cup 2026?
On paper, Switzerland and Canada look like the likeliest teams to progress from Group B, although third-place qualification still matters in the 48-team format.
Who are the favourites to win Group B of the FIFA World Cup 2026?
Switzerland begin as the favourites to win Group B. Canada look like the main challengers, while Qatar could become the value side if the opening fixture goes their way.
Where will the matches for Group B of the World Cup be played?
Group B matches will be played across these host venues: BMO Field, Toronto, Levi’s Stadium, Santa Clara, SoFi Stadium, Inglewood, BC Place, Vancouver, Lumen Field, Seattle.
How does qualification from Group B work?
The top two teams in Group B qualify automatically for the Round of 32, while a third-placed side can still advance if it finishes among the eight best third-placed teams across all 12 groups.