Group B World Cup 2026 features co-host Canada, Switzerland, Qatar, and Bosnia and Herzegovina. The group runs June 12 to 24. Canada opens at home against Bosnia and Herzegovina at BMO Field in Toronto.
Here is the bottom line. Switzerland is the highest-ranked team and the group favorite. Co-host Canada has the home crowd and a rising squad. Qatar and Bosnia and Herzegovina start as outsiders.
Below you get the full schedule with ET kickoff times, live standings, and results. You also see how to watch every Group B game in the US.
Group B World Cup 2026 Teams
Four teams make up Group B. Canada plays as a co-host. Switzerland brings the most pedigree. Qatar and Bosnia and Herzegovina arrive as the underdogs.
| Team | Confederation | FIFA Ranking | How They Qualified | Best World Cup Finish |
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| Canada | CONCACAF | 30 | Automatic (co-host) | Group stage (1986, 2022) |
| Switzerland | UEFA | 19 | European qualifying | Quarter-finals (1934, 1938, 1954) |
| Qatar | AFC | 55 | Asian qualifying | Group stage (2022) |
| Bosnia and Herzegovina | UEFA | 65 | European play-offs | Group stage (2014) |
FIFA rankings reflect the April 2026 list. The next update lands June 9.
You can see the full roster for each nation here:
- Canada World Cup squad 2026
- Switzerland World Cup squad 2026
- Qatar World Cup squad 2026
- Bosnia and Herzegovina World Cup squad 2026
Group B World Cup 2026 Schedule
Group B plays six matches across two weeks. Canada’s opener is the group’s first game. The final two matches kick off together on June 24.
All times below are Eastern Time (ET).
| Date | Match | Kickoff (ET) | Venue |
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| Fri, June 12 | Canada vs Bosnia and Herzegovina | 3:00 p.m. | BMO Field, Toronto |
| Sat, June 13 | Qatar vs Switzerland | 3:00 p.m. | Levi’s Stadium, Santa Clara |
| Thu, June 18 | Switzerland vs Bosnia and Herzegovina | 3:00 p.m. | SoFi Stadium, Los Angeles |
| Thu, June 18 | Canada vs Qatar | 6:00 p.m. | BC Place, Vancouver |
| Wed, June 24 | Switzerland vs Canada | 3:00 p.m. | BC Place, Vancouver |
| Wed, June 24 | Bosnia and Herzegovina vs Qatar | 3:00 p.m. | Lumen Field, Seattle |
Canada hosts the opener at BMO Field in Toronto. BC Place in Vancouver stages two more Group B games. FIFA calls these venues Toronto Stadium and Vancouver Stadium.
Schedule confirmed via FIFA, ESPN, and Fox Sports.
Want the full picture? See the complete World Cup 2026 schedule for all 104 matches.
World Cup 2026 Group B Standings
The standings below update live as results come in. The top two teams advance, plus the best third-placed team can reach the round of 32.
- Possible qualification (best 8 third-placed teams advance)
- Eliminated from tournament
FIFA changed the tiebreakers for 2026. If teams finish level on points, head-to-head results now come first. The order is head-to-head points, then head-to-head goal difference, then head-to-head goals scored. If teams are still level, FIFA uses overall goal difference, then overall goals scored, then the fair play record, and finally the FIFA ranking.
Group B Results
Group B results post here after each match.
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| 4 | Switzerland |
How to Watch Group B World Cup 2026 in the US
You have clear options in both English and Spanish.
In English, watch on FOX and FS1. Select matches also stream free on the Tubi app.
In Spanish, watch on Telemundo and Universo. You can stream the Spanish feed on Peacock.
Ready to watch? See our full World Cup 2026 live stream guide for every viewing option.
Who Will Win Group B?
Switzerland is the favorite. The Swiss rank highest in the group and carry deep tournament experience. This is their 13th World Cup.
Canada is the next pick. The co-host plays two of three games at home, in Toronto and Vancouver. Alphonso Davies gives them real attacking threat.
Qatar and Bosnia and Herzegovina will likely battle for third place and a possible knockout spot. Forecasts point to Switzerland and Canada as the two most likely to advance. One upset can still change everything.
FAQ About Group B World Cup 2026
Where do the Group B winner and runner-up play in the round of 32?
The Group B winner plays a third-placed team at BC Place in Vancouver on July 2. The Group B runner-up faces the Group A runner-up at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles on June 28. Both are round of 32 matches, the first knockout round of the 48-team tournament.
Is Group B the group of death at the 2026 World Cup?
No. Group B is not a group of death. Switzerland is the highest-ranked side, and co-host Canada has home advantage. Qatar and Bosnia and Herzegovina sit well below them in the FIFA rankings. A group of death needs several elite teams, and Group B has none.
Which Group B matches are played in Canada?
Three Group B matches are played in Canada. Canada opens against Bosnia and Herzegovina at BMO Field in Toronto on June 12. BC Place in Vancouver then hosts Canada vs Qatar on June 18 and Switzerland vs Canada on June 24. The other three games are in the US.
Has Canada ever won a World Cup match?
No. Canada has never won a World Cup match. They lost all three games in 1986 without scoring, then lost all three again in 2022. Alphonso Davies scored their first ever World Cup goal against Croatia in 2022. As co-host in 2026, Canada will chase that first win at home.
How did Qatar qualify for the 2026 World Cup?
Qatar qualified through Asian qualifying as winner of the AFC fourth round Group A. This differs from 2022, when Qatar played as the automatic host. So 2026 marks the first time Qatar has reached the World Cup on sporting merit rather than as the host nation.
Is this Bosnia and Herzegovina’s first World Cup?
No. The 2026 World Cup is Bosnia and Herzegovina’s second appearance. Their first and only previous trip came in 2014 in Brazil, where they exited in the group stage. They reached 2026 through the European play-offs, winning their path in March 2026.
Group B World Cup 2026 mixes a proven Switzerland side with a co-host Canada team chasing history at home. The group opens June 12 in Toronto. Bookmark this page for live standings and results, and catch the action on FOX and FS1.
