To wrap up our tournament coverage in style, here is the complete lowdown on Group B. In this group, Switzerland enter as narrow favourites, but an incredibly balanced section awaits as co-hosts Canada look to make home advantage count in a tight qualification battle against Bosnia and Herzegovina, with Qatar completing the group.
Below is a detailed breakdown of the fixtures, the squads confirmed so far, and the latest updated projections from the betting market.
🗓️ Fixtures, Dates, UK Kick-Off Times and Stadiums
All match times have been converted to UK time (BST):
- 12 June 2026, 20:00 BST: Canada vs Bosnia and Herzegovina – Toronto (Canada).
- 13 June 2026, 20:00 BST: Qatar vs Switzerland – San Francisco (United States).
- 18 June 2026, 20:00 BST: Switzerland vs Bosnia and Herzegovina – Los Angeles (United States).
- 18 June 2026, 23:00 BST: Canada vs Qatar – Vancouver (Canada).
- 24 June 2026, 20:00 BST: Switzerland vs Canada – Vancouver (Canada).
- 24 June 2026, 20:00 BST: Bosnia and Herzegovina vs Qatar – Seattle (United States).
📋 Official Squad Lists
Canada, Switzerland, and Bosnia and Herzegovina have officially confirmed their final 26-man World Cup squads. Qatar are currently operating with a wider provisional selection:
🇨🇦 Canada (26-man Squad)
Jesse Marsch leads Canada in a historic home-soil tournament. Alphonso Davies anchors the defensive unit with his devastating pace, while Jonathan David serves as the primary benchmark upfront for the co-hosts.
- Goalkeepers: Maxime Crepeau, Owen Goodman, Dayne St. Clair.
- Defenders: Moise Bombito, Derek Cornelius, Alphonso Davies, Luc de Fougerolles, Alistair Johnston, Alfie Jones, Richie Laryea, Niko Sigur, Joel Waterman.
- Midfielders: Ali Ahmed, Tajon Buchanan, Mathieu Choiniere, Stephen Eustaquio, Marcelo Flores, Ismael Kone, Liam Millar, Jonathan Osorio, Nathan-Dylan Saliba, Jacob Shaffelburg.
- Forwards: Jonathan David, Promise David, Cyle Larin, Tani Oluwaseyi.
🇨🇭 Switzerland (26-man Squad)
Murat Yakin presents an organised, highly competitive side packed with top-tier European league experience. Granit Xhaka pulls the tactical strings in midfield, Manuel Akanji commands the defensive core, and Breel Embolo shoulders the goal-scoring duties.
- Goalkeepers: Gregor Kobel, Marvin Keller, Yvon Mvogo.
- Defenders: Manuel Akanji, Aurele Amenda, Eray Comert, Nico Elvedi, Luca Jaquez, Miro Muheim, Ricardo Rodriguez, Silvan Widmer.
- Midfielders: Michel Aebischer, Christian Fassnacht, Remo Freuler, Cedric Itten, Ardon Jashari, Fabian Rieder, Djibril Sow, Granit Xhaka, Denis Zakaria.
- Forwards: Zeki Amdouni, Breel Embolo, Johan Manzambi, Dan Ndoye, Noah Okafor, Ruben Vargas.
🇧🇦 Bosnia and Herzegovina (26-man Squad)
Sergej Barbarez guides a team blending core veteran presence with a fresh squad renewal. Iconic striker Edin Dzeko, at 40 years old, leads his nation into what will likely be his final World Cup, surrounded by young prospects like Esmir Bajraktarevic and Benjamin Tahirovic.
- Goalkeepers: Osman Hadzikic, Nikola Vasilj, Martin Zlomislic.
- Defenders: Nidal Celik, Amar Dedic, Dennis Hadzikadunic, Nikola Katic, Sead Kolasinac, Tarik Muharemovic, Nihad Mujakic, Stjepan Radeljic.
- Midfielders: Kerim Alajbegovic, Esmir Bajraktarevic, Ivan Basic, Dzenis Burnic, Armina Gigovic, Amir Hadziahmetovic, Ermin Mahmic, Amar Memic, Ivan Sunjic, Benjamin Tahirovic.
- Forwards: Samed Bazdar, Ermedin Demirovic, Edin Dzeko, Jovo Lukic, Haris Tabakovic.
🇶🇦 Qatar (Provisional 34-man Squad)
Julen Lopetegui takes on the challenge of guiding the 2022 hosts back onto the world stage. Attacking midfielder Akram Afif remains the standout individual talent, while Hassan Al Haydos and Almoez Ali supply vital tournament experience.
- 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 Outright Odds
Switzerland command the top spot as narrow favourites, but Canada and Bosnia are priced so tightly in the qualification markets that secondary advancement is expected to come down to the finest margins.
To Win Group B
- Switzerland: 9/10
- Canada: 5/2
- Bosnia & Herzegovina: 13/5
- Qatar: 33/1
To Qualify from the Group Stage
- Switzerland: 1/5
- Canada: 8/15
- Bosnia & Herzegovina: 4/7
- Qatar: 6/1
To Reach the Round of 16
- Switzerland: 11/10
- Canada: 7/4
- Bosnia & Herzegovina: 5/2
- Qatar: 5/1
To Reach the Quarter-Finals
- Switzerland: 9/2
- Canada: 6/1
- Bosnia & Herzegovina: 9/1
- Qatar: 14/1
To Reach the Semi-Finals
- Switzerland: 11/1
- Canada: 16/1
- Bosnia & Herzegovina: 28/1
- Qatar: 50/1
To Reach the Final
- Switzerland: 25/1
- Canada: 50/1
- Bosnia & Herzegovina: 100/1
- Qatar: 250/1
To Win the World Cup
- Switzerland: 80/1
- Canada: 150/1
- Bosnia & Herzegovina: 250/1
- Qatar: 1000/1
⚽ Match Betting Odds (1X2)
- Canada (4/5) vs Bosnia & Herzegovina (16/5) | Draw: 14/5
- Qatar (17/2) vs Switzerland (3/10) | Draw: 9/2
- Switzerland (13/25) vs Bosnia & Herzegovina (9/2) | Draw: 29/10
- Canada (2/5) vs Qatar (13/2) | Draw: 10/3
- Switzerland (21/20) vs Canada (5/2) | Draw: 9/4
- Bosnia & Herzegovina (7/10) vs Qatar (15/4) | Draw: 5/2
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⭐ Individual Player Odds: Top Scorer, Golden Ball and Awards
While Group B features as an open section, standout leaders from the European contingents guide the shorter price lines across the individual award markets.
To Win the Golden Boot (Top Scorer)
- Edin Dzeko (Bosnia & Herzegovina): 81/1
- Jonathan David (Canada): 100/1
- Promise David (Canada): 100/1
- Breel Embolo (Switzerland): 125/1
- Akram Afif (Qatar): 150/1
- Alphonso Davies (Canada): 150/1
- Cyle Larin (Canada): 150/1
- Dan Ndoye (Switzerland): 150/1
- Granit Xhaka (Switzerland): 150/1
To Win the Golden Ball (Best Player)
- Granit Xhaka (Switzerland): 66/1
- Manuel Akanji (Switzerland): 125/1
- Alphonso Davies (Canada): 150/1
- Edin Dzeko (Bosnia & Herzegovina): 200/1
- Jonathan David (Canada): 200/1
To Be the Top Assist Provider
- Ruben Vargas (Switzerland): 125/1
(In goal, Swiss netminder Gregor Kobel is priced at 50/1 to win the Golden Glove market, with Canada’s Dayne St. Clair trading at 150/1. Bosnian starlet Esmir Bajraktarevic stands at 80/1 to claim the Best Young Player award, while teammate Kerim Alajbegovic sits at 100/1 and Switzerland’s Johan Manzambi is positioned at 150/1).
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