World Cup Group B predictions, tips & odds

Group B at the 2026 World Cup brings together one established performer, two evenly matched European and North American contenders, and a Qatar side returning for their second consecutive World Cup.

Switzerland enter as favourites, while Canada and Bosnia and Herzegovina are priced identically in what should be a tight contest for second place.

Football Whispers breaks down Group B in full, including fixtures, latest odds and predictions.

World Cup Group B predictions, tips & odds

Group B winners odds

• Switzerland – 5/6
• Canada – 13/5
• Bosnia and Herzegovina – 13/5
• Qatar – 25/1

Switzerland’s price reflects their consistency across recent major tournaments. Canada and Bosnia sit level as joint second favourites, while Qatar are long outsiders.

Group B qualification odds

• Switzerland – 1/10
• Canada – 1/3
• Bosnia and Herzegovina – 1/3
• Qatar – 13/8

The market expects Switzerland to progress, with Canada and Bosnia projected to compete directly for the second automatic spot. Qatar’s odds indicate they need at least one major result to stay in contention, with the prospect of being a best third-placed side.

Note: All odds correct at time of publishing.

Group B fixtures: match-by-match schedule

Group B: Full Fixture Schedule

All six matches, with venues and kick-off times

FIFA World Cup 2026

Gameweek 1 Friday 12 & Saturday 13 June 2026

🇨🇦Canada

vs

Bosnia & Herzegovina🇧🇦

8pm BST (3pm ET) BMO Field, Toronto Friday 12 June

Canada 1/1

Draw 11/4

Bosnia 10/3

🇶🇦Qatar

vs

Switzerland🇨🇭

8pm BST (3pm ET) Levi's Stadium, Santa Clara Saturday 13 June

Qatar 11/1

Draw 5/1

Switzerland 3/10

Gameweek 2 Thursday 18 June 2026

🇨🇭Switzerland

vs

Bosnia & Herzegovina🇧🇦

8pm BST (3pm ET) SoFi Stadium, Inglewood

Switzerland 4/7

Draw 14/5

Bosnia 9/2

🇨🇦Canada

vs

Qatar🇶🇦

11pm BST (6pm ET) BC Place, Vancouver

Canada 2/7

Draw 4/1

Qatar 17/2

Gameweek 3 Wednesday 24 June 2026

🇨🇭Switzerland

vs

Canada🇨🇦

8pm BST (3pm ET) BC Place, Vancouver Simultaneous kick-off

Switzerland 11/10

Draw 23/10

Canada 5/2

🇧🇦Bosnia & Herzegovina

vs

Qatar🇶🇦

8pm BST (3pm ET) Lumen Field, Seattle Simultaneous kick-off

Bosnia 4/7

Draw 14/5

Qatar 9/2

Odds correct at time of publishing. UK kick-off times shown.

Take advantage of the latest World Cup betting offers before placing your bet.

2026 World Cup Group B prediction and betting angles

Canada

Canada will appear at their second consecutive World Cup this summer and will benefit by playing their group matches on home soil in Toronto and Vancouver. Their form under ex-Leeds United boss Jesse Marsch has been encouraging, losing only twice in the past year and recording notable wins over Romania and Wales.

The squad remains built around its leading talents. Jonathan David is already one of Canada’s most prolific goal scorers with 39 international goals, while Alphonso Davies provides elite-level versatility on the left side.

With the expanded format and a balanced group, Canada have a realistic opportunity to reach the knockout stages for the first time.

Switzerland

Switzerland arrive at their sixth straight World Cup, having reached the knockout stages in each of the last three editions. They qualified unbeaten, finishing above Kosovo and Sweden, and enjoyed a strong showing at Euro 2024, where they reached the quarter-finals.

Their strength lies in a well‑established core, who have been in and around the squad for several years, that includes captain Granit Xhaka, alongside the likes of Manuel Akanji, Breel Embolo and Dan Ndoye, who all play at a high level in Europe’s top leagues.

The Swiss will arrive in North America quietly confident of their ability to make it into the knockout stages.

Bosnia

Bosnia qualified through the playoffs, defeating Wales and then Italy – both via penalty shootouts – to reach only their second World Cup as an independent nation.

The squad is light on star names, but defensively, they rely on experienced figures such as Sead Kolašinac and Tarik Muharemović. At the top of the pitch, Edin Dzeko is expected to lead the line despite now being 40 years of age.

They will head into the tournament as one of the lowest-rated teams (73rd), but have already shown a stubbornness and resilience to get to this point, so they must fancy their chances of causing an upset or two.

Qatar

Qatar return to the World Cup after qualifying through the AFC pathway, finishing ahead of the UAE and Oman in the fourth round of qualifying.

Their squad is largely domestic‑based, making them less familiar to global audiences. However, they are led by a massively experienced head, and one who may have a chip on his shoulder. Ex-Real Madrid and West Ham boss Julen Lopetegui was sacked by Spain just days before the 2018 tournament following his agreement at the Bernabeu.

The Middle Eastern nation remain an underdog in this group, but their experiences at their home tournament in 2022 should stand them in good stead.

Final Group B prediction

1. Switzerland
2. Canada
3. Bosnia
4. Qatar

Group B best bets

• Switzerland to win Group B (5/6)
• Canada to qualify (1/3)

Switzerland’s consistency gives them a clear edge for top spot, while Canada’s attacking output, particularly against Qatar, should be enough to separate them from Bosnia in the race for second place.

Read our best World Cup betting tips and strategies