FIFA World Cup 2026 Group B

All you need to know about FIFA World Cup 2026 Group B: the four qualifying nations, the full 6-match schedule, the venues, and the route to the knockout stage.

The 4 Teams in Group B

  • Canada
  • Bosnia and Herzegovina
  • Qatar
  • Switzerland

Group B — Full 6-Match Schedule

  1. Fri Jun 12, 15:00 local — Canada vs Bosnia and Herzegovina — Group B, Matchday 1 — BMO Field, Toronto
  2. Sat Jun 13, 12:00 local — Qatar vs Switzerland — Group B, Matchday 1 — Levi's Stadium, Santa Clara (San Francisco)
  3. Thu Jun 18, 12:00 local — Switzerland vs Bosnia and Herzegovina — Group B, Matchday 2 — SoFi Stadium, Inglewood (Los Angeles)
  4. Thu Jun 18, 15:00 local — Canada vs Qatar — Group B, Matchday 2 — BC Place, Vancouver
  5. Wed Jun 24, 12:00 local — Switzerland vs Canada — Group B, Matchday 3 — BC Place, Vancouver
  6. Wed Jun 24, 12:00 local — Bosnia and Herzegovina vs Qatar — Group B, Matchday 3 — Lumen Field, Seattle

Group B Venues

  • BMO Field (Toronto)
  • BC Place (Vancouver)
  • Levi's Stadium (Santa Clara)
  • SoFi Stadium (Inglewood)
  • Lumen Field (Seattle)
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Last updated: May 2026 — FIFA World Cup 2026 kicks off June 11, 2026.

FIFA World Cup 2026 Group B features Canada, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Qatar, Switzerland. They contest the group stage from June 11 to June 27, 2026, with 6 matches total. The top two teams advance directly to the Round of 32, and the third-placed team may also advance if they finish among the 8 best third-placed teams across all 12 groups.

Group B Squad Profile

Each team in Group B brings something different. The Group B opener and the closing matchday (June 27 for Groups A-L latest) are the most-watched moments. All 6 Group B matches will be played in the host cities listed above, spanning 2-3 time zones depending on the assigned venues.

How to Watch Group B Matches

Group B matches are broadcast worldwide by FIFA's official rights-holders. In the United States: FOX (English) and Telemundo (Spanish). In the United Kingdom: BBC and ITV (both free). In Canada: TSN and RDS. For your specific country, see our How to Watch in [Country] guides.

Group B Knockout Stage Path

Group B winners proceed to the Round of 32 on June 28-July 3. The exact Round of 32 opponent depends on the bracket structure published by FIFA, which keeps top-seeded groups apart until the later rounds. Use our Bracket Maker or Team Path Simulator to predict where Canada, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and the other Group B teams will meet next.

Group B Third-Place Qualification

One critical change in the 2026 format: eight of the twelve third-placed teams advance to the Round of 32. This means a 3-point return in Group B could be enough to advance — or it could mean elimination, depending on how the other 11 third-placed teams perform. Our Best Third Place Calculator shows the live cutline.

Group B Predictions & Storylines

The favorite to win Group B, based on April 2026 FIFA rankings, is Canada. The most likely runner-up is Bosnia and Herzegovina. Qatar and Switzerland compete for third place and potential best-third advancement. Watch for surprise results — Group B contains a mix of established powers and rising sides, and World Cup history shows upsets happen in almost every tournament.

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