World Cup 2026: Group B advancement scenarios for Canada and others

Jun 18, 2026 - 16:45
World Cup 2026: Group B advancement scenarios for Canada and others
June 12, 2026; Toronto, Canada; Canada's Cyle Larin celebrates scoring their first goal. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Sousa-Imagn Images | Kevin Sousa-Imagn Images

of the FIFA 2026 World Cup is in the books. Every team has played a match, and starting Thursday we will begin the second round of games for each nation.

And some teams can already clinch a spot in the knockout round.

Here are the scenarios for Group B heading into Thursday’s matches.

What are the Group B standings?

Here are the current Group B standings, ahead of matches on Thursday, June 18:

TeamWDLGFGAGDPoints
Canada0101101
Bosnia and Herzegovina0101101
Qatar0101101
Switzerland0101101

What are the next Group B matches?

Here is the rest of the Group B schedule, starting with today’s matches.

Thursday, June 18

Switzerland vs. Bosnia and Herzegovina
Canada vs. Qatar

Wednesday, June 24

Switzerland vs. Canada
Bosnia and Herzegovina vs. Qatar

What are the current scenarios for Group B?

What are the scenarios for Group B?

Ask us in a few days.

Because with the results from the opening matches, all four teams have one point, after playing in a 1-1 draw. Therefore, none of the teams can clinch Group B on Thursday, and none of the teams can be eliminated from knockout round contention.

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