Group B

Group Overview

Switzerland is expected to lead this group based on World Cup pedigree.

Canada could surprise as a dark horse in this group.

Qatar faces a tough challenge but could cause upsets.

One spot remains undecided: the UEFA Playoff A winner (Italy, Northern Ireland, Wales, or Bosnia — decided March 31). This could significantly impact the group dynamics depending on which team qualifies.

Standings

# Team P W D L GF GA GD Pts
1 Canada Canada 0 0 0 0 0 0 +0 0
2 Qatar Qatar 0 0 0 0 0 0 +0 0
3 Switzerland Switzerland 0 0 0 0 0 0 +0 0
4 🏳️ 🏳️ 🏳️ 🏳️ Playoff Qualifier 0 0 0 0 0 0 +0 0
Top 2 advance to Round of 32

Team Analysis

Switzerland
Switzerland Experienced Contender

Switzerland have appeared in 12 World Cups with an all-time record of 14W-8D-19L. Their biggest World Cup win was 4-1 against Italy.

World Cups: 12
Record: 14W-8D-19L
Win Rate: 34.1%
Canada
Canada Potential Dark Horse

Canada have appeared in 2 World Cups with an all-time record of 0W-0D-6L.

World Cups: 2
Record: 0W-0D-6L
Win Rate: 0%
Qatar
Qatar World Cup Returner

Qatar have appeared in 1 World Cup with an all-time record of 0W-0D-3L.

World Cups: 1
Record: 0W-0D-3L
Win Rate: 0%
TBD
Playoff Qualifier

The fourth team in this group will be the UEFA Playoff A winner (Italy, Northern Ireland, Wales, or Bosnia — decided March 31).

Frequently Asked Questions

Which teams are in Group B at World Cup 2026?
Group B consists of Canada, Qatar, Switzerland, and the UEFA Playoff A winner (Italy, Northern Ireland, Wales, or Bosnia — decided March 31).
When does Group B play at World Cup 2026?
Group B matches take place from June 12 to June 24, 2026.
How many teams advance from Group B?
The top 2 teams in Group B will advance to the Round of 32 at World Cup 2026. With 48 teams in 12 groups, only the top two from each group qualify for the knockout stage.
Where are Group B matches played?
Group B matches will be played at BMO Field, Levi's Stadium, SoFi Stadium, BC Place and Lumen Field.