Group B
Standings, fixtures, scenarios, and group predictor
Canada's home advantage cuts both ways
Playing on home soil should energize Canada, but Alphonso Davies' side carries the weight of a nation expecting progress. Their 2022 World Cup showed promise (scoring against Croatia and Belgium) but also defensive gaps. If Jonathan David finds form, they could top the group — but slip-ups against Qatar or Bosnia would turn the home crowd hostile fast. Their opener in Toronto against Switzerland sets the tone.
Switzerland’s tournament muscle meets new doubt
The Swiss have reached the knockouts in five straight major tournaments, but their golden generation is aging. Granit Xhaka and Xherdan Shaqiri will be 34 by 2026. Manager Murat Yakin must integrate younger talent like Zeki Amdouni fast. A group this forgiving demands first place — anything less risks a brutal Round of 32 draw.
Bosnia’s Džeko farewell tour
Edin Džeko, 40 by 2026, will likely retire after this tournament. Bosnia’s all-time top scorer gives them a poacher’s threat, but their midfield lacks creativity beyond Miralem Pjanić. Their 2023 Nations League form suggests they’ll fight for third — a 1-0 win over Qatar in September 2023 showed their pragmatic edge.
Qatar’s redemption arc after 2022 disaster
The 2022 hosts lost all three group games but arrive here via automatic Asian qualification. Almoez Ali and Akram Afif remain dangerous, though their defense conceded 11 goals in four 2023 friendlies against European sides. Their opener against Canada in Vancouver is must-win to avoid early elimination.
Standings
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Bosnia and Herzegovina | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2 |  Canada | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 3 |  Qatar | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 4 |  Switzerland | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fixtures
| Match | Date | Group | Score | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canada vs Bosnia and HerzegovinaEstadio Toronto | Fri, Jun 12, 2026 · 20:00 ET | b | – | Scheduled |
| Qatar vs SwitzerlandEstadio San Francisco Bay Area | Sat, Jun 13, 2026 · 20:00 ET | b | – | Scheduled |
| Switzerland vs Bosnia and HerzegovinaEstadio Los Angeles | Thu, Jun 18, 2026 · 20:00 ET | b | – | Scheduled |
| Canada vs QatarBC Place | Thu, Jun 18, 2026 · 23:00 ET | b | – | Scheduled |
| Switzerland vs CanadaBC Place | Wed, Jun 24, 2026 · 20:00 ET | b | – | Scheduled |
| Bosnia and Herzegovina vs QatarEstadio Seattle | Wed, Jun 24, 2026 · 20:00 ET | b | – | Scheduled |
Qualification rules
Top two in Group B advance to the Round of 32. Third place enters the pool of twelve third-placed teams; the best eight on points, goal difference, and goals scored join the knockout bracket.
Scenarios
Use the predictor below to test scorelines. A win is three points, a draw one. Goal difference matters when points are level.
Group B
CAN vs BIHQAT vs SUISUI vs BIHCAN vs QATSUI vs CANBIH vs QAT| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bosnia and Herzegovina | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2 | Canada | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 3 | Qatar | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 4 | Switzerland | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Frequently asked questions
Which Group B teams have faced each other before?+
Canada beat Qatar 2-0 in a 2021 friendly. Switzerland and Bosnia drew 0-0 in 2018 World Cup qualifying.
Who advances from Group B?+
Top two teams qualify automatically; third place could advance if they rank among the eight best third-placed teams.
Where are Group B matches played?+
Games split between Toronto (Canada vs Switzerland, Bosnia vs Qatar) and Vancouver (Canada vs Qatar, Switzerland vs Bosnia).
What’s the key Group B fixture?+
Canada vs Switzerland on June 12 in Toronto — the hosts’ toughest test and a likely decider for first place.
Has Canada ever beaten Switzerland?+
No. Their only meeting was a 1-0 Swiss win in a 1994 friendly.
Which Group B players could win the Golden Boot?+
Canada’s Jonathan David (26 goals in 48 caps) or Switzerland’s Zeki Amdouni (6 goals in 10 caps in 2023).