The 2026 World Cup will be the biggest edition in the tournament’s history, with 48 nations heading to Mexico, Canada and the United States to battle for football’s most coveted prize.
Co-hosts Canada are joined in Group B by European nations Bosnia & Herzegovina and Switzerland, as well as hosts of the 2022 edition, Qatar.
With only two automatic qualification spots available, this group could turn out to be one of the most competitive ones, and with that in mind, MrFixitsTips takes a look at the 2026 World Cup Group B predictions, odds, key players, and fixtures.
Which teams are in Group B of the 2026 World Cup?
Canada
Co-hosts Canada will participate in just their third World Cup finals, but their second in a row, after exiting in the group stage in Qatar in 2022 having lost all three of their group games.
Ex-Leeds United boss Jesse Marsch will hope his side will improve on that performance, particularly given they will have home advantage in each of their group matches.
The two star names in the Canadian squad are captain Alphonso Davies and record goalscorer Jonathan David, who ply their trade with Bayern Munich and Juventus, respectively.
Bosnia & Herzegovina
Bosnia qualified for just their second major tournament as an independent nation after defeating both Wales and Italy on penalties in the playoffs in March. The team could have qualified without all the drama if not for Austria's 77th-minute equaliser in the final qualifying match.
Sergej Barbarez, who will make his managerial debut at the World Cup, has managed to unite the team and make Bosnia a competitive force, and their experience with penalty kicks could prove crucial at the World Cup.
The Dragons' only previous appearance at the World Cup finals came in Brazil in 2014, where they exited in the group stage, finishing third in their group and claiming a solitary success over bottom-side Iran.
With the latest changes ahead of this World Cup and the increased number of teams, a third-place finish in this edition could still lead Bosnia forward, as there will be an extra eight knockout spots for the best third teams across the groups.
The biggest name in the Bosnian squad is their record cap holder and goalscorer, Edin Dzeko, who appeared in Bosnia’s only previous appearance in the World Cup finals 12 years ago.
Qatar
After hosting the 2022 edition, Qatar advanced to the finals of the World Cup through qualification for the first time, after coming through the AFC route.
Ex-Hammers head coach Julen Lopetegui will hope his side will improve on their performance as hosts, as they lost all three of their group-stage matches against the Netherlands, Senegal and Ecuador.
The Maroon One will be led by their record goal-scorer Almoez Ali, who has scored 60 goals across his 126 caps, and two-time Asian Player of the Year, Akram Afif, fresh from his triumph in the Qatar Stars League with Al Sadd.
Switzerland
Switzerland once again qualified for the World Cup finals after topping their World Cup qualifying group, finishing three points clear of runners-up Kosovo.
The Red Crosses have become a mainstay at the World Cup finals in the 21st century, having now qualified for each of the previous six editions, losing in the Round of 16 on the last three occasions.
Murat Yakin’s side has plenty of experience in their squad and are captained by record cap holder Granit Xhaka.
2026 World Cup Group B group winners and qualification predictions
Group B winner odds
- Switzerland (10/11)
- Canada (5/2)
- Bosnia & Herzegovina (13/5)
- Qatar (33/1)
Group B qualification odds
- Switzerland (1/10)
- Canada (1/4)
- Bosnia & Herzegovina (3/10)
- Qatar (6/4)
2026 World Cup Group B fixtures and odds
Group B guide & predictions
Note: All above odds were correct at the time of publishing and are subject to change.
Given their major tournament experience, Switzerland are worthy favourites to win Group B, and look the best bet at 10/11 at bet365.
Canada are expected to battle it out with Bosnia & Herzegovina for second spot in the group, with the co-hosts potentially getting the edge given they have home advantage.
Qatar are favourites to finish bottom in the group which is understandable given their dismal showing as hosts in the previous World Cup finals.
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