2026 FIFA World Cup Group B: Final Standings, Results & Schedule
World Cup Group B is settled, and it ended in style for the co-hosts. Switzerland won the group with seven points, while Canada reached the Round of 32 as runners-up after sealing a historic first-ever World Cup win, a stunning 6-0 rout of Qatar inspired by a Jonathan David hat-trick. Bosnia and Herzegovina finished third on four points and now wait on the best third-placed rankings, with Qatar eliminated.
Switzerland sealed top spot by beating Canada 2-1 on the final day, while Bosnia downed Qatar 3-1. The top two advance automatically to the Round of 32, and the third-placed side can still go through as one of the eight best third-placed finishers across all 12 groups.
2026 FIFA World Cup Group B Teams
| Team | Confederation | FIFA Rank (June 2026) | WC Appearances | Pot |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canada (Host) | CONCACAF | #30 | 3rd | 1 |
| Switzerland | UEFA | #19 | 13th | 2 |
| Qatar | AFC | #56 | 2nd | 3 |
| Bosnia and Herzegovina | UEFA | #64 | 2nd | 4 |
World Cup Group B Results: All Three Matchdays
Canada 1-1 Bosnia and Herzegovina (June 13). Jovo Lukic put Bosnia ahead from a Sead Kolasinac set-piece before Cyle Larin levelled to earn Canada their first-ever World Cup point at a sold-out BMO Field.
Switzerland 1-1 Qatar (June 13). Breel Embolo’s penalty put the favourites ahead, but a stoppage-time own goal handed Qatar their first-ever World Cup point.
Switzerland 4-1 Bosnia and Herzegovina (June 18). Ruben Vargas and a Granit Xhaka penalty set Switzerland on their way, and substitute Johan Manzambi struck twice late to beat 10-man Bosnia, for whom Ermin Mahmic replied.
Canada 6-0 Qatar (June 18). Jonathan David scored a hat-trick, with Cyle Larin, Aaron Saliba and an own goal completing a rout of nine-man Qatar in Vancouver. It was Canada’s first win in World Cup history, at the seventh attempt.
Switzerland 2-1 Canada (June 24). Switzerland edged the group decider in Vancouver, Manzambi on target again, before Promise David struck within a minute of coming on to give Canada late hope. The win sent Switzerland top.
Bosnia and Herzegovina 3-1 Qatar (June 24). Bosnia raced into a 2-0 lead and saw it out, with Ermin Mahmic among the scorers and Hassan Al-Haydos replying for Qatar. The result kept Bosnia’s qualification hopes alive and eliminated Qatar.
Final World Cup Group B Standings
Final standings after Matchday 3 (June 24, 2026).
| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Switzerland | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 3 | +4 | 7 |
| 2 | Canada (H) | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 3 | +5 | 4 |
| 3 | Bosnia and Herzegovina | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 6 | -1 | 4 |
| 4 | Qatar | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 10 | -8 | 1 |
Switzerland topped the group on seven points. Canada finished second, ahead of Bosnia on goal difference despite both ending on four, so the co-hosts advance while Bosnia must wait on the best third-placed rankings. Qatar are out. The tiebreaker order is goal difference, then goals scored, then head-to-head, then fair-play score, then FIFA ranking.
World Cup Group B Match Schedule 2026
All times are Eastern Time (ET). FOX and FS1 broadcast in English, Telemundo and Universo in Spanish, with every match streaming on Peacock.
Matchday 1 (June 12-13): Full Time
| Match | Result | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| Canada vs Bosnia and Herzegovina | 1-1 | BMO Field, Toronto |
| Qatar vs Switzerland | 1-1 | Levi’s Stadium, Santa Clara |
Matchday 2 (June 18): Full Time
| Match | Result | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| Switzerland vs Bosnia and Herzegovina | 4-1 | SoFi Stadium, Los Angeles |
| Canada vs Qatar | 6-0 | BC Place, Vancouver |
Matchday 3 (June 24): Full Time
| Match | Result | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| Switzerland vs Canada | 2-1 | BC Place, Vancouver |
| Bosnia and Herzegovina vs Qatar | 3-1 | Lumen Field, Seattle |
Canada played all three group games on home soil and leave with a famous win and a knockout place. As runners-up, though, they must now travel to Los Angeles, while group winners Switzerland stay in Vancouver for their Round of 32 tie.
Group B Venue Guide
| Match | Stadium | City | Capacity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canada vs Bosnia | BMO Field | Toronto | 44,315 |
| Qatar vs Switzerland | Levi’s Stadium | Santa Clara | 68,500 |
| Switzerland vs Bosnia | SoFi Stadium | Los Angeles | 70,240 |
| Canada vs Qatar | BC Place | Vancouver | 54,500 |
| Switzerland vs Canada | BC Place | Vancouver | 54,500 |
| Bosnia vs Qatar | Lumen Field | Seattle | 68,740 |
Canada played two of their three group matches in Vancouver and one in Toronto, never leaving home soil during the group stage. BC Place in Vancouver staged both of the host nation’s biggest nights.
How to Watch World Cup Group B and the Knockouts
| Country | TV Channel | Streaming |
|---|---|---|
| USA | FOX, FS1 | Peacock, FOX Sports App |
| UK | ITV, BBC | ITVX, BBC iPlayer |
| Canada | CTV, TSN | CTV.ca |
| Switzerland | SRF, RTS | Play Suisse |
| Mexico | Televisa, TV Azteca | ViX |
In the US, FOX holds English broadcast rights for all 104 matches, with the biggest games on FOX and later kickoffs on FS1. Every match also streams on Peacock, with Spanish coverage via Telemundo.
Group B Team Analysis and Verdict
Switzerland (Group Winners)
Manager: Murat Yakin. After a frustrating opening draw with Qatar, Switzerland found their rhythm, hammering Bosnia 4-1 and beating Canada 2-1 to top the group and extend their record of reaching the knockouts at four straight World Cups.
Key players: captain Granit Xhaka (Sunderland); centre-back Manuel Akanji (Inter Milan); goalkeeper Gregor Kobel (Borussia Dortmund); striker Breel Embolo (AS Monaco); and breakout substitute Johan Manzambi, who scored in both wins.
Canada (Host Nation, Runners-up)
Manager: Jesse Marsch. Canada delivered the moment the nation craved, a first World Cup win at the seventh attempt, thrashing Qatar 6-0 with a Jonathan David hat-trick. A narrow defeat to Switzerland could not stop the co-hosts reaching the knockout stage on home soil.
Key players: captain Alphonso Davies (Bayern Munich); hat-trick hero Jonathan David (Juventus), Canada’s all-time top scorer; Cyle Larin; Stephen Eustaquio (Porto); and young forward Promise David, who scored against Switzerland.
Bosnia and Herzegovina (Third)
Manager: Sergej Barbarez. Bosnia drew with Canada and beat Qatar 3-1, but a heavy loss to Switzerland left them third on four points. Their fate now rests on the best third-placed rankings across the 12 groups.
Key players: talisman Edin Dzeko (Schalke), still scoring at 40; forward Ermedin Demirovic (VfB Stuttgart); right-back Amar Dedic (Benfica); left-back Sead Kolasinac (Atalanta); and goalkeeper Nikola Vasilj (St. Pauli).
Qatar (Eliminated)
Manager: Julen Lopetegui. Qatar earned a creditable point against Switzerland but two red cards undid them in a 6-0 loss to Canada, and a 3-1 defeat to Bosnia confirmed their exit. The two-time Asian Cup winners go out with a single point.
Key players: Akram Afif (Al-Sadd), the 2019 Asian Footballer of the Year; striker Almoez Ali (Al-Duhail); veteran Hassan Al-Haydos, who scored against Bosnia; and goalkeeper Meshaal Barsham (Al-Sadd).
Group B Storylines
- Canada won a World Cup match for the first time ever, a 6-0 rout of Qatar, with Jonathan David scoring a hat-trick on home soil.
- Switzerland recovered from a flat opener to win the group and reach the knockout stage for a fourth straight World Cup.
- Bosnia and Herzegovina, the group’s lowest-ranked side, finished third on four points and are in genuine contention for a best third-placed spot.
- Qatar are out, but they leave with their first World Cup point, a step on from their winless run as hosts in 2022.
Group B Road to the Round of 32
| Team | Finish | Date | Venue | Opponent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Switzerland | Winner | July 2 | BC Place, Vancouver | Best 3rd place from Groups E, F, G, I or J |
| Canada | Runner-up | June 28 | SoFi Stadium, Los Angeles | Group A runner-up |
Group winners Switzerland stay at BC Place in Vancouver on July 2, while runners-up Canada travel to Los Angeles on June 28 to face the Group A runner-up. Bosnia will know whether they have sneaked through as a best third-placed team once the remaining groups finish.
2026 FIFA World Cup Group B FAQs
What teams are in World Cup Group B?
Group B features Canada (co-host), Switzerland, Qatar and Bosnia and Herzegovina. Switzerland won the group and Canada finished second, with both advancing to the Round of 32.
Who won World Cup Group B?
Switzerland won Group B with seven points, beating Canada 2-1 on the final matchday. Canada finished second on goal difference ahead of Bosnia and Herzegovina.
What are the final Group B standings?
1. Switzerland 7 points, 2. Canada 4 (+5), 3. Bosnia and Herzegovina 4 (-1), 4. Qatar 1. Switzerland and Canada advanced, Bosnia await the best third-placed rankings, and Qatar were eliminated.
Did Canada win a World Cup match for the first time?
Yes. Canada beat Qatar 6-0 on June 18, 2026 for their first win in World Cup history, at the seventh attempt, with Jonathan David scoring a hat-trick in Vancouver.
Did Canada qualify for the Round of 32?
Yes. As Group B runners-up, the co-hosts advanced to the Round of 32, where they face the Group A runner-up in Los Angeles on June 28.
Are Qatar out of the 2026 World Cup?
Yes. Qatar finished bottom of Group B on one point after losses to Canada and Bosnia, and were eliminated, though they did claim a first-ever World Cup point against Switzerland.
Can Bosnia and Herzegovina still advance?
Possibly. Bosnia finished third on four points and can still reach the Round of 32 as one of the eight best third-placed teams, depending on results in the other groups.
Who does Switzerland play in the Round of 32?
As Group B winners, Switzerland play one of the best third-placed teams (from Groups E, F, G, I or J) at BC Place in Vancouver on July 2.
World Cup Group B will be remembered for a historic night in Vancouver. Switzerland took top spot, but the story was Canada’s first-ever World Cup win and their place in the Round of 32 on home soil. Bosnia and Herzegovina keep their hopes alive as a best third-placed contender, while Qatar bow out. Attention now turns to the knockout stage, where Switzerland stay in Vancouver and Canada head to Los Angeles.
