World Cup Group B scenarios: Everything still to play for as Canada chase historic qualification
Canada hope they punch their ticket to the knockout stages for the first time on Wednesday
2026 World Cup co-hosts Canada are still in the race for what would become a historic qualification for the knockout phase after winning their first ever World Cup match against Qatar. The national team guided by Jesse Marsch drew 1-1 the opening match against Bosnia-Herzegovina before winning 6-0 in their second match against Qatar while the team coached by former Real Madrid manager Julien Lopetegui drew 1-1 in the opening game against Switzerland. The first two teams qualify for the next round alongside the eight-highest third placed of the 12 groups. Let's take a look at the current situation of the standings entering the last matchday:
Group B
Schedule and scores
Friday, June 12
Canada 1, Bosnia and Herzegovina 1
Saturday, June 13
Qatar 1, Switzerland 1
Thursday, June 18
Switzerland 4, Bosnia and Herzegovina 1
Canada 6, Qatar 0
Wednesday, June 24
Switzerland vs. Canada, 3 p.m.
Bosnia and Herzegovina vs. Qatar, 3 p.m.
World Cup group standings tiebreakers
Canada scenarios
Switzerland scenarios
Bosnia-Herzegovina scenarios
World Cup Group B: Scenarios for Canada, Bosnia, Switzerland and Qatar
Francesco Porzio 1 min readWorld Cup Group B: Scenarios for Canada, Bosnia, Switzerland and Qatar
