Group B is one of the most evenly contested in the entire tournament when it comes to the second qualifying spot. Switzerland arrive as favourites under Murat Yakin with a well-organised, experienced squad built around Granit Xhaka. Canada host their second consecutive World Cup and will have the full force of home support behind them in Toronto and Vancouver. Bosnia and Herzegovina return with Edin Džeko – at 40, the country’s all-time top scorer arrives at what is almost certainly his farewell to the tournament. Qatar, the 2022 hosts, complete the group under Julen Lopetegui.
Below are all the details regarding the matchups, squads, and updated projections from the betting markets.
🗓️ Matches, Dates, Times, and Stadiums
All match times have been adjusted to Montreal Time (EDT) for your convenience:
- June 12, 2026, 3:00 PM: Canada vs. Bosnia and Herzegovina – Toronto (Canada)
- June 13, 2026, 3:00 PM: Qatar vs. Switzerland – San Francisco (United States)
- June 18, 2026, 3:00 PM: Switzerland vs. Bosnia and Herzegovina – Los Angeles (United States)
- June 18, 2026, 6:00 PM: Canada vs. Qatar – Vancouver (Canada)
- June 24, 2026, 3:00 PM: Switzerland vs. Canada – Vancouver (Canada)
- June 24, 2026, 3:00 PM: Bosnia and Herzegovina vs. Qatar – Seattle (United States)
📋 Official Squad Rosters
As mentioned in our previous coverage, Qatar have not yet officially confirmed their final squad. For Canada, Switzerland, and Bosnia and Herzegovina, the selections are locked in.
🇨🇦 Canada (26-Player Squad)
Jesse Marsch leads Canada into a home World Cup – a historic opportunity for a generation that has firmly established itself on the world stage. Alphonso Davies anchors the defence with his explosive pace, while Jonathan David is the attacking reference. Home advantage could prove a decisive factor throughout the group stage.
- Goalkeepers: Maxime Crépeau, Owen Goodman, Dayne St. Clair.
- Defenders: Moïse Bombito, Derek Cornelius, Alphonso Davies, Luc de Fougerolles, Alistair Johnston, Alfie Jones, Richie Laryea, Niko Sigur, Joel Waterman.
- Midfielders: Ali Ahmed, Tajon Buchanan, Mathieu Choinière, Stephen Eustáquio, Marcelo Flores, Ismaël Koné, Liam Millar, Jonathan Osorio, Nathan-Dylan Saliba, Jacob Shaffelburg.
- Forwards: Jonathan David, Promise David, Cyle Larin, Tani Oluwaseyi.
🇨🇭 Switzerland (26-Player Squad)
Murat Yakin presents an organised and competitive side with high-quality players spread across Europe’s top leagues. Granit Xhaka is the midfield brain, Manuel Akanji commands the defence with authority, and Breel Embolo carries the primary goalscoring responsibility.
- Goalkeepers: Gregor Kobel, Marvin Keller, Yvon Mvogo.
- Defenders: Manuel Akanji, Aurèle Amenda, Eray Çömert, Nico Elvedi, Luca Jaquez, Miro Muheim, Ricardo Rodríguez, Silvan Widmer.
- Midfielders: Michel Aebischer, Christian Fassnacht, Remo Freuler, Cédric Itten, Ardon Jashari, Fabian Rieder, Djibril Sow, Granit Xhaka, Denis Zakaria.
- Forwards: Zeki Amdouni, Breel Embolo, Johan Manzambi, Dan Ndoye, Noah Okafor, Rubén Vargas.
🇧🇦 Bosnia and Herzegovina (26-Player Squad)
Sergej Barbarez oversees a squad that balances experience with renewal. Edin Džeko carries the full weight of the nation’s footballing history into what may be his final World Cup, while young talents Esmir Bajraktarević and Benjamin Tahirović look to establish themselves as the next generation.
- Goalkeepers: Osman Hadžikadić, Nikola Vasilj, Martin Zlomislić.
- Defenders: Nidal Čelić, Amar Dedić, Dennis Hadžikadunić, Nikola Katić, Sead Kolašinac, Tarik Muharemović, Nihad Mujakić, Stjepan Radeljić.
- Midfielders: Kerim Alajbegović, Esmir Bajraktarević, Ivan Bašić, Dženis Burnić, Armina Gigović, Amir Hadžiahmetović, Ermin Mahmić, Amar Memić, Ivan Šunjić, Benjamin Tahirović.
- Forwards: Samed Baždar, Ermedin Demirović, Edin Džeko, Jovo Lukić, Haris Tabakovic.
🇶🇦 Qatar (34-Player Preliminary Squad)
Julen Lopetegui takes on the challenge of guiding the former hosts back to the tournament. Akram Afif is the squad’s standout individual talent, while Hassan Al Haydos and Almoez Ali bring the experience of playing a home World Cup in 2022.
- Goalkeepers: Mahmoud Abunada, Shehab Al Lithi, Meshaal Barsham, Salah Zakaria.
- Defenders: Ryan Al Ali, Al Hashemi Al Hussein, Ayub Al Alawi, Bassam Al Rawi, Hommam Al Amin, Sultan Al Brake, Boualem Khoukhi, Niall Mason, Lucas Mendes, Pedro Miguel, Tarek Salman.
- Midfielders: Karim Boudiaf, Ahmed Fathi, Jassem Gaber, Abdulaziz Hatem, Issa Lay, Assim Madibo, Mohammed Manaai, Tahsin Mohammed, Mohammed Waad.
- Forwards: Youssef Abdelrisaq, Akram Afif, Ahmed Alaaeldin, Hassan Al Haydos, Almoez Ali, Ahmed Al Janhi, Edmilson Junior, Mohammed Muntari, Mubarak Shannan, Sebastian Soria.
💰 Team Odds & Predictions
Switzerland lead the group’s favouritism, but Canada and Bosnia and Herzegovina are so closely matched in the markets that the second qualifying spot is genuinely up for grabs. Qatar are the clear outsiders.
Stage & Title Projections
| Betting Market | Switzerland | Canada | Bosnia & Herz. | Qatar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| To Win Group B | -105 | +250 | +260 | +3300 |
| To Qualify from Group | -500 | -175 | -164 | +600 |
| To Reach Round of 16 | +110 | +175 | +250 | +500 |
| To Reach Quarter-Finals | +450 | +600 | +900 | +1400 |
| To Reach Semi-Finals | +1100 | +1600 | +2800 | +5000 |
| To Reach the Final | +2500 | +5000 | +10000 | +25000 |
| To Win the World Cup | +8000 | +15000 | +25000 | +100000 |
Match Results (Moneyline / 1X2)
- Canada vs. Bosnia and Herzegovina: Canada (-125) | Tie (+280) | Bosnia and Herzegovina (+320)
- Qatar vs. Switzerland: Qatar (+850) | Tie (+450) | Switzerland (-333)
- Switzerland vs. Bosnia and Herzegovina: Switzerland (-189) | Tie (+290) | Bosnia and Herzegovina (+450)
- Canada vs. Qatar: Canada (-250) | Tie (+333) | Qatar (+650)
- Switzerland vs. Canada: Switzerland (+105) | Tie (+225) | Canada (+250)
- Bosnia and Herzegovina vs. Qatar: Bosnia and Herzegovina (-143) | Tie (+250) | Qatar (+375)
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⭐ Individual Player Odds & Awards
The individual markets are spread more evenly across this group than almost any other. Xhaka leads the Golden Ball picks, while Džeko and Jonathan David provide the most compelling Golden Boot value from a group where no single name dominates.
Top Goalscorer (Golden Boot)
- Edin Džeko (Bosnia and Herzegovina): +8000
- Jonathan David (Canada): +10000
- Promise David (Canada): +10000
- Breel Embolo (Switzerland): +12500
- Akram Afif (Qatar): +15000
- Alphonso Davies (Canada): +15000
- Cyle Larin (Canada): +15000
- Dan Ndoye (Switzerland): +15000
- Granit Xhaka (Switzerland): +15000
Best Player (Golden Ball)
- Granit Xhaka (Switzerland): +6600
- Manuel Akanji (Switzerland): +12500
- Alphonso Davies (Canada): +15000
- Edin Džeko (Bosnia and Herzegovina): +20000
- Jonathan David (Canada): +20000
Top Assist Provider
- Rubén Vargas (Switzerland): +12500
Other Notable Awards
- Gregor Kobel is the group’s leading Golden Glove candidate at +5000, with Canada’s Dayne St. Clair the closest challenger at +15000.
- Esmir Bajraktarević is Bosnia and Herzegovina’s top Best Young Player option at +8000, with compatriot Kerim Alajbegović right behind at +10000 and Switzerland’s Johan Manzambi the dark-horse pick at +15000.
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