World Cup 2026 Group B: Four Teams, All Level on One Point
Updated 17 June 2026.
World Cup 2026 Group B is the tightest in the tournament, all four teams, Switzerland, Canada, Qatar and Bosnia and Herzegovina, level on a single point after a round of draws. Qatar’s stoppage-time own goal denied Switzerland a win, and Canada were held by a resilient Bosnia, leaving everything still to play for heading into round two.
| Team | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Switzerland | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Canada | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Qatar | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Bosnia and Herzegovina | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
How round one went
Canada were held 1-1 by Bosnia and Herzegovina in their opener, a frustrating start in front of a home crowd but still Canada’s first World Cup point. Switzerland looked set for three points against Qatar until a 94th-minute own goal denied them, Breel Embolo’s penalty cancelled out late. Read the full report on Qatar 1-1 Switzerland and the Canada 1-1 Bosnia match.
What is next
Round two on June 18 could break the deadlock. Switzerland face Bosnia looking to bounce back from their late setback, while co-hosts Canada host Qatar in Vancouver chasing a first-ever World Cup win. See our predictions and team news in the Switzerland vs Bosnia preview and the Canada vs Qatar preview, or the whole day’s slate in our June 18 preview hub.
How Group B can qualify
With all four teams level, goal difference and a strong round two will decide who finishes in the automatic top two, and who is left relying on a place among the eight best third-placed teams. A single win on June 18 would be enough to take real control of the group. 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?
Nobody, yet. Switzerland, Canada, Qatar and Bosnia and Herzegovina are all level on one point and the same goal difference after round one.
What are the Group B fixtures on June 18?
Switzerland play Bosnia and Herzegovina at 3pm ET, and Canada play Qatar at 6pm ET, both at the World Cup 2026 group stage.
Sources: 2026 FIFA World Cup Group B.
