FIFA World Cup 2026 · Final draw
World Cup 2026 Group B: Canada, Switzerland, Qatar, Bosnia-Herzegovina
Six fixtures across 12 Jun–24 Jun at 5 venues. The top two from Group B progress directly to the Round of 32; third place may still go through as one of the eight best third-placed finishers across the twelve groups.
- Group fixtures
- 6
- Window
- 12 Jun – 24 Jun
- Venues
- 5
- Slots advancing
- 2 + 3rd-place pool
Group B preview
What to expect
The 'group of nobody's favourite'. Switzerland are the form pick, Canada have home crowds and Davies, Bosnia have Džeko's last dance, Qatar are still searching for a first World Cup win.
Schedule
Group B fixtures
All six Group B matches, ordered by date and local kick-off. Times shown in the venue's local zone.
| Date | KO (local) | Match | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Jun | 15:00 | Canada v Bosnia-Herzegovina | BMO Field · Toronto |
| 13 Jun | 12:00 | Qatar v Switzerland | Levi's Stadium · Santa Clara |
| 18 Jun | 12:00 | Switzerland v Bosnia-Herzegovina | SoFi Stadium · Inglewood |
| 18 Jun | 15:00 | Canada v Qatar | BC Place · Vancouver |
| 24 Jun | 12:00 | Switzerland v Canada | BC Place · Vancouver |
| 24 Jun | 12:00 | Bosnia-Herzegovina v Qatar | Lumen Field · Seattle |
The four nations
Squads & storylines
Current head coach, the player most likely to define the tournament for them, and a quick read on form via FIFA ranking and recent World Cup history.
Canada
FIFA #30- Manager
- Jesse Marsch
- Key player
- Alphonso Davies
- Last WC
- Group stage (2022)
Switzerland
FIFA #19- Manager
- Murat Yakin
- Key player
- Granit Xhaka
- Last WC
- Round of 16 (2022)
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Qatar
FIFA #55- Manager
- Julen Lopetegui
- Key player
- Akram Afif
- Last WC
- Group stage (2022)
Bosnia-Herzegovina
FIFA #65- Manager
- Sergej Barbarez
- Key player
- Edin Džeko
- Last WC
- Group stage (2014)
How Group B works
Three matches · Six fixtures
Each team plays the other three exactly once — six total group-stage fixtures. Three points for a win, one for a draw, none for a defeat. Ties resolved on goal difference, then goals scored, then head-to-head record, then fair-play points.
- 1st place
- Direct to Round of 32 as a top seed. Reseeded path avoids other group winners until the quarter-finals where possible.
- 2nd place
- Direct to Round of 32. Likely to face a group winner from a paired group in the first knockout tie.
- 3rd place
- Still alive. The eight best third-placed sides from the twelve groups progress to the R32. Ranked on points first, then goal difference and goals scored.
- 4th place
- Eliminated. Tournament ends after the third matchday for the group's bottom side.
Other groups
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FAQ
Group B — frequently asked
Which teams are in World Cup 2026 Group B?
Group B contains Canada, Switzerland, Qatar and Bosnia-Herzegovina. The draw was made by FIFA on 5 December 2025; teams play each other once in a single round-robin across the group stage.
How many matches will Group B play?
Six matches in total. Each of the four teams plays the other three exactly once, across three matchdays between 11 and 27 June 2026. Three points for a win, one for a draw.
How does Group B qualify for the knockouts?
The top two finishers in Group B qualify directly for the Round of 32. The third-placed side enters the pool of twelve third-placed sides across the group stage — the best eight on points, then goal difference, then goals scored, advance alongside them. Fourth place is eliminated.
Where can I buy tickets for Group B matches?
Anyseats lists verified secondary-market tickets from sellers in our authentication network for every Group B fixture as inventory becomes available. Every listing is identity-matched against the named ticket holder; every order is backed by our 100% Buyer Guarantee. FIFA's official Last-Minute Sales Phase also runs face-value sales on a first-come-first-served basis until kick-off where supply remains.