World Cup 2026 Group B: Canada, Bosnia, Qatar and Switzerland Odds

Check World Cup Group B odds and schedules. Switzerland leads, while Canada and Bosnia fight for qualification.

Group B stands out as one of the most balanced groups in the tournament in the battle for the second qualification spot. Murat Yakin’s Switzerland enters as the favorite, sporting a solid and experienced squad anchored by Granit Xhaka. Canada competes in its second consecutive World Cup and will enjoy a massive home-crowd boost, with matches in Toronto and Vancouver promising a unique atmosphere. Bosnia and Herzegovina returns to the tournament with Edin Dzeko as their ultimate symbol – at 40 years old, the country’s all-time top scorer arrives for a likely World Cup farewell. Qatar, the 2022 hosts, rounds out the group under the guidance of Julen Lopetegui.

⏱️ Note: All match times are listed in New York time (ET).

Match Schedule

Squad Rosters

🇨🇦 Canada

Jesse Marsch leads Canada in a historic home-soil World Cup opportunity for a generation that has firmly established itself on the global stage. Alphonso Davies anchors the backline with his devastating pace, while Jonathan David serves as the focal point upfront. The host factor could prove to be a priceless asset.

• 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

Murat Yakin presents an organized, competitive side with high-level performers scattered across Europe’s top leagues. Granit Xhaka operates as the midfield brain, Manuel Akanji commands the defensive line with authority, and Breel Embolo shoulders the goal-scoring responsibilities.

• 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

Sergej Barbarez guides a team blending veteran presence with a fresh roster renewal. Edin Dzeko, at 40 years old, arrives at what will likely be his final World Cup, carrying the honor of being the greatest name in Bosnian football history. Around him, youngsters like Esmir Bajraktarevic and Benjamin Tahirovic look to establish the next generation.

• 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 (Preliminary Squad)

Julen Lopetegui takes on the challenge of guiding the former hosts back to the World Cup stage. Attacker Akram Afif remains the team’s premium individual talent, while Hassan Al Haydos and Almoez Ali bring essential experience from their 2022 home campaign.

• 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.

📈 Group B Futures Odds

Switzerland leads the market projections, but Canada and Bosnia are sitting so close in the numbers that the second qualification spot will likely come down to the finest margins. Qatar enters as the clear group underdog.

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Reviewed by Lucas Portela, Oddsmaker • Updated May 13, 2026

🎲 Match Odds

June 12

• Canada vs Bosnia and Herzegovina(3:00 PM • Toronto)
  • Canada: -125
  • Draw: +280
  • Bosnia and Herzegovina: +320

June 13

• Qatar vs Switzerland(3:00 PM • San Francisco)
  • Qatar: +850
  • Draw: +450
  • Switzerland: -333

June 18

• Switzerland vs Bosnia and Herzegovina(3:00 PM • Los Angeles)
  • Switzerland: -189
  • Draw: +290
  • Bosnia and Herzegovina: +450
• Canada vs Qatar(6:00 PM • Vancouver)
  • Canada: -250
  • Draw: +333
  • Qatar: +650

June 24

• Switzerland vs Canada(3:00 PM • Vancouver)
  • Switzerland: +105
  • Draw: +225
  • Canada: +250
• Bosnia and Herzegovina vs Qatar(3:00 PM • Seattle)
  • Bosnia and Herzegovina: -143
  • Draw: +250
  • Qatar: +375

🏅 Individual Player Odds

Golden Boot (Top Scorer)

• Edin Dzeko (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

Golden Ball (Best Player)

• Granit Xhaka (Switzerland) +6600
• Manuel Akanji (Switzerland) +12500
• Alphonso Davies (Canada) +15000
• Edin Dzeko (Bosnia and Herzegovina) +20000
• Jonathan David (Canada) +20000

Most Assists

• Ruben Vargas (Switzerland) +12500

Golden Glove (Best Goalkeeper)

• Gregor Kobel (Switzerland) +5000
• Dayne St. Clair (Canada) +15000

Best Young Player

• Esmir Bajraktarevic (Bosnia and Herzegovina) +8000
• Kerim Alajbegovic (Bosnia and Herzegovina) +10000
• Johan Manzambi (Switzerland) +15000

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