World Cup 2026 · Moderate group
Group B
Canada · Switzerland · Qatar · Bosnia and Herzegovina
Four teams, six matches, two automatic Round-of-32 spots plus a chance for the third-placed side via the best-thirds rule. Switzerland are the Kalshi market favourite to win Group B at 54%.
Market Projection
Teams ranked by implied probability of winning Group B on Kalshi prediction markets. Updates as the tournament unfolds.
Top 2 advance automatically. Third-place teams compete in a 12-group pool for 8 Round-of-32 spots.
All 6 Group B Fixtures
Every Group B match with kickoff time, venue, and host city.
BMO Field · Toronto
Levi's Stadium · San Francisco Bay Area
SoFi Stadium · Los Angeles
BC Place · Vancouver
BC Place · Vancouver
Lumen Field · Seattle
Teams in Group B
Snapshot of each squad. Tap any team for the full fan guide.
Canada
CONCACAF · FIFA #34 · 🏟️ Host
Canada arrive at World Cup 2026 as a co-host nation buzzing with genuine expectation after their breakthrough qualification for Qatar 2022 ended a 36-year absence from the tournament. Under American coach Jesse Marsch, Les Rouges boast arguably the most exciting generation of players in the country's history - Bayern Munich's Alphonso Davies, LOSC Lille's prolific Jonathan David, and emerging stars like Tajon Buchanan. Group B draws Switzerland, Qatar, and Bosnia and Herzegovina, and Canada will expect to advance from this group for the first time in their history on home soil. A potential last-16 run would ignite a nation and accelerate the growth of soccer culture in Canada.
Base camp: Vancouver, British Columbia
Switzerland
UEFA · FIFA #18
Switzerland are one of Europe's most consistent World Cup performers, having reached the knockout rounds in five of their last six tournaments. Under coach Murat Yakin, La Nati are built on a solid defensive base - Inter Milan goalkeeper Yann Sommer is one of the world's best shot-stoppers - and dynamic midfield play led by the combative Granit Xhaka. Group B offers a favourable draw alongside Canada, Qatar, and Bosnia and Herzegovina, and the Swiss will be clear favourites to advance. Switzerland's golden generation, anchored by Xhaka, Shaqiri, and Akanji, will be eager to finally break their quarterfinal ceiling at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Base camp: San Diego, California
Qatar
AFC · FIFA #55
Qatar return to the World Cup for the second time, having been eliminated in the group stage as hosts in 2022 - the first host nation to suffer that fate. The 2022 AFC Asian Cup champions, led by the brilliant Akram Afif and prolific striker Almoez Ali, have shown significant improvement since that difficult tournament. Group B at the 2026 FIFA World Cup pits them against Canada, Switzerland, and Bosnia and Herzegovina - a tough group, but Qatar's technical quality and continental tournament experience make them competitive. A point or two and a respectful performance would represent significant progress for Qatari football.
Base camp: Santa Barbara, California
Bosnia and Herzegovina
UEFA · FIFA #70
Bosnia and Herzegovina make only their second World Cup appearance in 2026, having debuted memorably at Brazil 2014 - where they showed flashes of brilliance despite going out in the group stage. The Dragons qualified via the UEFA playoffs, proving they belong among Europe's competitive mid-tier sides. Veteran striker Edin Džeko, one of the greatest players in Bosnian football history, leads the attack in what may well be his final major tournament. Group B against Canada, Switzerland, and Qatar is challenging but navigable - a historic progression from the group stage would be a massive milestone for this young footballing nation.
Base camp: Sandy, Utah
Path Through the Bracket
Where Group B teams land in the brand-new Round of 32, per FIFA regs §12.6.
1B · Group winner
1B faces 2K in M83
2B · Runner-up
2B faces 2C in M85
3B · Third (if best-of-12)
Third-place option pool 2. Only the top 8 of 12 third-placed teams qualify.