World Cup 2026: How Group B Teams Could Advance, Including Canada

Upcoming Group B Matches

• Thursday, June 18: Switzerland 4, Bosnia and Herzegovina 1; Canada 6, Qatar 0
• Wednesday, June 24: Switzerland vs. Canada; Bosnia and Herzegovina vs. Qatar

Advancement Scenarios for Group B

The first round of matches for Group B wrapped up with each team having played twice. After the initial games, Canada and Switzerland each have four points, while Bosnia and Herzegovina and Qatar are sitting at just one point apiece.

None of the teams can secure a knockout round spot just yet. There’s also no chance for any team to be eliminated from advancing after Thursday’s results. The group remains open, with everything to play for in the upcoming matches.

We think the key contests on June 24 between Switzerland and Canada, as well as Bosnia and Herzegovina against Qatar, will be decisive in determining which teams move forward.