World Cup 2026 – Group B guide: Switzerland expected to dominate as co-hosts Canada aim to progress (opens original article in a new tab)

Switzerland is favored to advance from Group B in the 2026 World Cup, while Canada, Qatar, and Bosnia & Herzegovina aim to progress from the group stage.

• Switzerland is expected to dominate Group B in the 2026 World Cup with Canada, Qatar, and Bosnia & Herzegovina aiming to advance from the group stage.
• Canada, as co-host, seeks to reach the round of 32 for the first time, with Alphonso Davies as a key player if fit.
• Switzerland's experienced squad, led by Murat Yakin, has a strong history in World Cup knockout stages compared to other group teams.
• Qatar and Bosnia & Herzegovina face challenges in progressing, with Qatar's poor recent form and Bosnia's reliance on Edin Dzeko and young talents like Kerim Alajbegovic.