Group B — the line-up
- Canada
- Switzerland
- Bosnia and Herzegovina
- Qatar
The opening match
Canada vs Bosnia and Herzegovina — Friday 12 June, BMO Field, Toronto
The defining match
Canada vs Switzerland — Thursday 18 June, BC Place, Vancouver
What’s at stake
Canada’s golden-generation moment at home, but Switzerland and a tactically tight Bosnia side could derail the party. The big concern: Alphonso Davies picked up an injury in the PSG semi-final and is likely to miss the opener vs Bosnia. Without him the team loses its identity. Qatar made the field through the AFC route — they’re not pushovers but the floor is set.
Top scorer market
Jonathan David (Canada) — Juventus 9 with home-tournament motivation
Our betting view
Switzerland to qualify in second place at fair odds. Without Davies for game 1, back Bosnia ML to win the opener — there’s real value before Canada find their feet.
How qualification works
Twelve groups, four teams each, top two advance plus the eight best third-place finishers fill out the new Round of 32. That third-place lifeline matters more than people realise — even teams that lose their opener can still progress with a single draw and a win.
Where to bet on Group B
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