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

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

• Switzerland is considered the strongest team in Group B of the 2026 World Cup with a history of reaching knockout stages.
• Canada, Qatar, and Bosnia & Herzegovina aim to advance from the group stage, with Canada as co-hosts seeking their first World Cup knockout round appearance.
• The expanded 48-team World Cup allows eight third-place teams to progress to the next round.