World Cup 2026 Group B: Four Teams, All Level on One Point
Updated 26 June 2026, after the final round on June 24.
Group B is complete. Switzerland win the group with seven points after a 2-1 win over Canada at BC Place. Canada advance in second. Bosnia and Herzegovina beat Qatar 3-1 but are eliminated; Qatar are out without a point. Read: Switzerland 2-1 Canada and Bosnia 3-1 Qatar.
World Cup 2026 Group B exploded into life in round two: Canada thrashed Qatar 6-0 for their first-ever World Cup win and Switzerland beat Bosnia 4-1, leaving the two big winners level on four points and separated only by goal difference. What was a four-way tie on a single point is now a clear top two, with Bosnia and Qatar left needing a major final-round swing.
| Team | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 1 | 4 |
| Switzerland | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 2 | 4 |
| Bosnia and Herzegovina | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 1 |
| Qatar | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 1 |
How World Cup 2026 Group B has unfolded
After a round one of four draws left everyone level, round two split the group apart. Canada turned their frustrating opener into history with a 6-0 demolition of nine-man Qatar, Jonathan David scoring a hat-trick. Switzerland, denied by a stoppage-time own goal against Qatar in round one, made amends by beating ten-man Bosnia 4-1 through a Johan Manzambi double and a Granit Xhaka penalty. Read the reports: Canada 6-0 Qatar and Switzerland 4-1 Bosnia.
What is next
The final round of Group B fixtures pits Canada against Switzerland in a straight shootout for top spot, with Qatar facing Bosnia in a match both must win to keep faint hopes alive. Canada’s plus-six goal difference gives them the edge in any tie. Follow it all on our standings page and live scores, and revisit the day it all changed in our June 18 results roundup.
How Group B can qualify
The top two advance automatically, with the third-placed side still able to reach the Round of 32 as one of the eight best third-placed teams across all 12 groups. Canada and Switzerland will both qualify with a win or draw in the final round; Bosnia or Qatar need to win big and hope results elsewhere fall their way. Track every group on our all-groups standings tracker, and see the format in our complete World Cup 2026 guide.
Frequently asked questions
Who is top of World Cup 2026 Group B?
Canada top Group B on goal difference, level on four points with Switzerland after both won round two heavily. Canada are plus six, Switzerland plus three.
Can Bosnia and Qatar still qualify from Group B?
Both sit on one point and would need to win their final game, likely by a wide margin, and rely on other results to reach the Round of 32 as a best third-placed team.
Sources: 2026 FIFA World Cup Group B.
