2026 FIFA World Cup Group B
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Group B of the 2026 FIFA World Cup will take place from June 12 to 24, 2026.[1] The group consists of Canada (co-host), Bosnia and Herzegovina, Qatar, and Switzerland. The top two teams, possibly along with the third-placed team, will advance to the round of 32.[2]
Standings
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Canada (H) |
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Advance to knockout stage |
| 2 |  Bosnia and Herzegovina |
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 3 |  Qatar |
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Possible knockout stage based on ranking |
| 4 |  Switzerland |
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Rules for classification: Group stage tiebreakers
(H) Hosts
In the round of 32:[2]
- The winner of Group B will advance to play the third-placed team of Group E, Group F, Group G, Group I, or Group J.
- The runner-up of Group B will advance to play the runner-up of Group A.
- The third-placed team of Group B might advance to play the winner of Group D or Group E (if one of the eight best third-placed teams from the group stage).
Matches
All times listed are local.[1]
Canada vs Bosnia and Herzegovina
The two teams have never met before.
| Canada | Match 3 | Bosnia and Herzegovina |
|---|---|---|
| Report |
Qatar vs Switzerland
Qatar has faced Switzerland previously only once, a 1–0 friendly win in 2018.[6]
| Qatar | Match 8 | Switzerland |
|---|---|---|
| Report |
Switzerland vs Bosnia and Herzegovina
The teams only met in a 2016 friendly, which ended in a 2–0 win for Bosnia.[7]
Canada vs Qatar
The teams previously faced each other once in 2022, a friendly won 2–0 by Canada.[8]
Switzerland vs Canada
The teams' only meeting took place in 2002, a friendly won 3–1 by Canada.[9]
| Switzerland | Match 51 | Canada |
|---|---|---|
| Report |
Bosnia and Herzegovina vs Qatar
The teams have met twice: Qatar won 2–0 in 2000, and their most recent meeting was a 1–1 draw in 2010.[10]
| Bosnia and Herzegovina | Match 52 | Qatar |
|---|---|---|
| Report |
