World Cup 2026 Group B
Group stage complete: 72 group matches played, 48 of 48 teams with group results.
Switzerland finished first in Group B with 7 points (6.30 xPts). Group B's final standings matched the expected-points (xPts) order. Canada took the other automatic Round of 32 slot; Bosnia and Herzegovina finished third and qualified via the best-third-place table. Canada are the unlucky side here — 4 points from 6.24 expected (Δ -2.24).
Quick answers
- Finished firstWho finished first in World Cup 2026 Group B?
- Group B finished with Switzerland first on 7 points and Canada second on 4 points.
- Points tableWhat are the Group B points?
- Group B points: Switzerland 7 points, Canada 4 points, Bosnia and Herzegovina 4 points, Qatar 1 point.
- xG and xPtsWhat does xG say about World Cup 2026 Group B?
- The expected-points standings mirror the actual Group B standings: Switzerland first, Canada second, Bosnia and Herzegovina third, Qatar fourth. Switzerland finished first by xPts on 6.30.
Published-rank context: Group B averages 30.3 in World Cup field rank, with Switzerland (14th of 48) highest and Bosnia and Herzegovina (41st) lowest; 1 top-half team, 0 top-quarter teams. Published FIFA rank context
Strongest Group B opposition faced: Bosnia and Herzegovina faced opponents averaging 26.7/48 in the World Cup field and FIFA #34.3 globally; trailed xG against a mid-ranked opponent field. Team schedule context
| # | Team | P | W-D-L | GF | GA | Pts | xGF | xGA | Group xPts | Δ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Switzerland | 3 | 2-1-0 | 7 | 3 | 7 | 6.37 | 2.49 | 6.30 | +0.70 |
| 2 | Canada | 3 | 1-1-1 | 8 | 3 | 4 | 7.49 | 2.29 | 6.24 | -2.24 |
| 3 | Bosnia and Herzegovina | 3 | 1-1-1 | 5 | 6 | 4 | 1.87 | 4.06 | 2.64 | +1.36 |
| 4 | Qatar | 3 | 0-1-2 | 2 | 10 | 1 | 1.59 | 8.48 | 1.63 | -0.63 |
Knockout paths
- Match 85Who do Switzerland play in the Round of 32?
- Switzerland vs Algeria xG form guide. Switzerland: 6.37 xGF, 2.49 xGA, 6.30 xPts in the group stage.
- Match 73Who do Canada play in the Round of 32?
- Canada vs South Africa xG form guide. Canada: 7.49 xGF, 2.29 xGA, 6.24 xPts in the group stage.
- Match 81Who do Bosnia and Herzegovina play in the Round of 32?
- Bosnia and Herzegovina vs USA xG form guide. Bosnia and Herzegovina: 1.87 xGF, 4.06 xGA, 2.64 xPts in the group stage.
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