Group B World Cup 2026: Teams, Schedule, Standings & Venues
Group B World Cup 2026 features four teams competing in a round-robin format during the group stage.
The expanded 2026 FIFA World Cup will feature a 48-team tournament divided into 12 groups. Hosted across Canada, Mexico, and the United States, the event includes Canada as one of the co-hosts in Group B.
The group blends North American home advantage with Asian and European challengers, with matches distributed along the West Coast and in Canada.
As the tournament nears in June 2026, Group B comprises teams from various confederations: CONCACAF’s Canada, AFC’s Qatar, UEFA’s Switzerland, and a pending UEFA playoff winner.
Get to know the Teams, Schedule, Standings, and Venues of the Group B World Cup 2026.
Teams in Group B World Cup 2026
Group B features four teams: Canada, Qatar, Switzerland, and the UEFA Playoff Path A winner.
Canada (Host Nation)
Canada is making its third World Cup appearance, having participated in 1986 and 2022 without securing a win, though they scored their first-ever goal in 2022.
Key players include defender Alphonso Davies, forward Jonathan David, and midfielder Tajon Buchanan.
Qatar
Qatar qualified by winning their AFC qualifying group. This marks their second World Cup appearance, following a disappointing 2022 as hosts, where they lost all three matches.
Switzerland
Switzerland qualifies for its sixth consecutive World Cup, establishing itself as a model of consistency in European football.
The Swiss topped their qualifying group unbeaten, conceding only twice in six games.
Their historical best performance is the quarter-finals, a stage they reached three times in the tournament’s early years (1934, 1938, 1954).
UEFA Playoff Path A Winner
Possible teams include Italy, Wales, Northern Ireland, and Bosnia and Herzegovina. The UEFA second-round playoffs consist of semi-finals (Italy vs. Northern Ireland; Wales vs. Bosnia and Herzegovina) followed by a final on March 31, 2026, to decide the qualifier.
Group B World Cup 2026 Schedule
The Group B schedule runs from June 12 to June 24, 2026, with matches held in Canada and the western United States.
Group B Match Schedule
| Date | Match | Venue | Local Time / ET |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 12, 2026 | Canada vs. UEFA Path A Winner | BMO Field | 3:00 p.m. local / 3:00 p.m. ET |
| June 13, 2026 | Qatar vs. Switzerland | Levi’s Stadium | 12:00 p.m. local / 3:00 p.m. ET |
| June 18, 2026 | Switzerland vs. UEFA Path A Winner | SoFi Stadium | 12:00 p.m. local / 3:00 p.m. ET |
| June 18, 2026 | Canada vs. Qatar | BC Place | 3:00 p.m. local / 6:00 p.m. ET |
| June 24, 2026 | Switzerland vs. Canada | BC Place | 12:00 p.m. local / 3:00 p.m. ET |
| June 24, 2026 | UEFA Path A Winner vs. Qatar | Lumen Field | 12:00 p.m. local / 3:00 p.m. ET |
Group B World Cup 2026 Standings
Teams earn 3 points for a win, 1 for a draw, and 0 for a loss. Tiebreakers include goal difference, goals scored, and head-to-head results.
Current Standings – Group B World Cup 2026
| Team | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Qatar | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Switzerland | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| UEFA Path A Winner | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Standings will be updated after each match.
Group B World Cup 2026 Venues
Group B matches will be played in five modern stadiums across Canada and the United States, combining urban energy with state-of-the-art facilities.
BMO Field (Toronto, Canada)
BMO Field in Toronto, Ontario, will kick off Group B when it hosts the tournament opener for co-hosts Canada on June 12, 2026.
With a capacity of over 45,000 for the World Cup, the stadium is the home of Major League Soccer’s Toronto FC and the Canadian Football League’s Toronto Argonauts.
Its role extends beyond Group B, as it is also scheduled to host a Round of 32 knockout match on July 2.
Levi’s Stadium (Santa Clara, California, USA)
Levi’s Stadium, located in the San Francisco Bay Area, will host the first Group B match between Qatar and Switzerland on June 13, 2026.
This state-of-the-art venue is the home of the NFL’s San Francisco 49ers and boasts a capacity of approximately 68,500.
Beyond the group stage, Levi’s Stadium is also slated to host a Round of 32 match on July 1.
SoFi Stadium (Inglewood, California, USA)
SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, part of the Los Angeles metropolitan area, is one of the most advanced and expensive stadiums ever built.
It will host a pivotal Group B match on June 18, 2026, between Switzerland and the UEFA Playoff A winner.
With a flexible capacity that can exceed 70,000, it is also scheduled to host a high-stakes Round of 32 match on June 28 featuring the runner-up from Group B.
BC Place (Vancouver, Canada)
BC Place in Vancouver, British Columbia, is the primary stadium for Canada’s Group B campaign, hosting two of their three matches.
It will stage Canada’s second match against Qatar on June 18, followed by what could be a decisive final group game against Switzerland on June 24.
The stadium, famous for its air-supported retractable roof and stunning downtown location, has a capacity of over 54,000 for football.
it is scheduled to host a Round of 32 match where the winner of Group B will play on July 2.
Lumen Field (Seattle, Washington, USA)
Lumen Field in Seattle, Washington, will host the final Group B match on June 24, 2026, between the UEFA Playoff A winner and Qatar.
The stadium is renowned for its incredibly loud and passionate atmosphere, with a capacity of over 68,000.
Like the other venues, Lumen Field will also host knockout football, with a Round of 32 match scheduled for July 1.
Qualification Rules – Group B World Cup 2026
In the 48-team format, the top two teams from each of the 12 groups advance automatically to the round of 32. Additionally, the eight best third-placed teams across all groups will also qualify, ensuring more opportunities for progression to the knockout stage.