Group B odds
Group B at the 2026 World Cup shapes up as a finely balanced group, with all four nations holding realistic ambitions of progressing to the knockout stages.
Switzerland lead the way as the team to beat, arriving in strong form and with a consistent record of advancing from recent major tournaments. Co-hosts Canada will be hoping home support can inspire a historic campaign, while Bosnia & Herzegovina return to the World Cup with confidence after an impressive qualification run.
Qatar complete the group as outsiders, but with previous tournament experience and a new managerial setup, they will be aiming to be competitive throughout.
With contrasting styles and plenty at stake, Group B looks set to deliver closely contested matches across all three rounds.
Group B betting markets
The key markets in Group B focus on the group winner and teams to qualify, with a tight race expected behind the favourites.
Switzerland’s consistency and depth make them a strong option to top the group, while Canada and Bosnia & Herzegovina are likely to be battling for progression. Canada’s home advantage could prove significant, but Bosnia’s resilience and experience against top opposition adds another dimension to the group.
Qatar may be viewed as underdogs, but they could still play an important role in shaping the standings, particularly in decisive fixtures later in the group stages.
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Who are the favourites to win Group B?
Switzerland are widely regarded as the favourites to win Group B, backed by their strong qualifying campaign and consistent performances at major tournaments. Canada and Bosnia & Herzegovina are also expected to challenge for qualification, while Qatar will be aiming to spring a surprise.
Which players could make the difference in Group B?
Several key individuals could shape how Group B unfolds. Switzerland can rely on the experience of Granit Xhaka and the defensive strength of Manuel Akanji, while Canada’s attacking threat is led by Jonathan David and the pace of Alphonso Davies. Bosnia & Herzegovina will look to Edin Džeko for goals, with Qatar 's main man arguably being their manager, Julen Lopetegui.
When are Group B's matches at the 2026 World Cup?
Group B matches take place between 12 June and 24 June 2026, with all kick-off times in BST:
- Canada vs Bosnia & Herzegovina – 12 June (20:00 BST)
- Qatar vs Switzerland – 13 June (20:00 BST)
- Switzerland vs Bosnia & Herzegovina – 18 June (20:00 BST)
- Canada vs Qatar – 18 June (23:00 BST)
- Bosnia & Herzegovina vs Qatar – 24 June (20:00 BST)
- Switzerland vs Canada – 24 June (20:00 BST)
The final round of fixtures will be played simultaneously, with qualification for the knockout stages on the line for everyone in Group B.
What other betting markets are available for the 2026 World Cup?
Looking past Group B, Ladbrokes offers a range of World Cup betting markets to enhance your experience throughout the summer:
- Outright World Cup winner odds
- Top goalscorer odds
- Golden Ball / Player of the Tournament odds
- Odds to reach the final
- Stage of elimination odds
You can also take advantage of the latest Ladbrokes promotions and offers to get even more value from your World Cup bets.