Group B
4 teams competing for two round-of-32 spots
Teams
Group Analysis
Group B features co-hosts Canada alongside Bosnia and Herzegovina, Qatar, and Switzerland. Canada arrive as one of the most improved teams in international football and will look to use the home crowd to power them through. Switzerland are the highest-ranked side in the group and a clear threat with their tournament experience. Bosnia return to the World Cup for the first time since 2014 with Edin Džeko still leading the line. Qatar have the experience of their 2022 home tournament to draw on.
Favorites to Advance
- Switzerland (FIFA rank, experience)
- Canada (home advantage, Alphonso Davies)
Dark Horses
- Bosnia (Džeko, set-piece threat)
- Qatar (Akram Afif, tournament experience)
Predictions
1. Canada, 2. Switzerland, 3. Bosnia, 4. Qatar. Canada should benefit from the home crowd and Davies' form to top the group, with Switzerland's experience seeing them through. Bosnia will be competitive but lack the depth of the favourites.
Head-to-Head History
Canada and Switzerland have met once at the World Cup, in 2022 group stage, with Switzerland winning 1-0. Canada and Bosnia have never met at the tournament. Qatar and Switzerland met in the 2022 group stage, with Switzerland winning 1-0.