Group B: Standings, Teams & Matches
The 4 teams in Group B, the final table showing who won the group, and all 6 group games with their final scores.
Teams
Standings (the group table)
| Position# | Team | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Switzerland | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 3 | +4 | 7 |
| 2 | Canada | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 3 | +5 | 4 |
| 3 | Bosnia and Herzegovina | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 6 | -1 | 4 |
| 4 | Qatar | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 10 | -8 | 1 |
How to read this table:
- P = games played, W = won
- D = drew (a tie, no winner)
- L = lost, GF = goals scored
- GA = goals let in
- GD = goal difference (goals scored minus goals let in)
- Pts = points.
A team gets 3 points for a win, 1 point for a draw, and 0 for a loss.
The team with the most points sits on top.
The top 2 teams (highlighted) move on to the next round, and so do the 8 teams that finish third with the best records across all 12 groups. See exactly how teams qualify.
How did Group B finish?
Switzerland did the job and finished top of the group on 7 points.
The Swiss were the class act here from start to finish, and they march into the knockouts as group winners.
Joining them are co-hosts Canada, and a home crowd that waited a long time for this.
Canada took 2nd place on 4 points and reached the knockout rounds, which is a huge moment for a nation chasing its first real World Cup run.
Then comes the happy surprise, and it belongs to Bosnia and Herzegovina.
They also finished on 4 points and won their last game 3-1, and even though they missed 2nd place on goal difference, those 4 points were enough to sneak through as one of the 8 best 3rd-place teams.
So the neutrals' favorite gets to stay, and Bosnia are now safely into the round of 32.
Qatar finish at the bottom of the group on 1 point and head home, still searching for a happier World Cup story after 2022.
The final order is Switzerland, then Canada, with Bosnia also through as a best-3rd team and Qatar out.
Switzerland and Canada go through, and Canada in particular have given their fans a party.
Games (matches)
- CanadaBosnia and HerzegovinaBMO Field, TorontoJun 121-1
- QatarSwitzerlandLevi's Stadium, Santa ClaraJun 131-1
- SwitzerlandBosnia and HerzegovinaSoFi Stadium, InglewoodJun 184-1
- CanadaQatarBC Place, VancouverJun 186-0
- SwitzerlandCanadaBC Place, VancouverJun 242-1
- Bosnia and HerzegovinaQatarLumen Field, SeattleJun 243-1
Common questions
Who won Group B?
Switzerland won Group B with 7 points. They were the strongest side in the group and topped it to reach the knockout rounds. The Swiss carried their reputation as the class act of the group all the way through.
Which teams qualified from Group B?
Switzerland and Canada went through from Group B. Switzerland won the group on 7 points, and co-hosts Canada took 2nd place on 4 points. For Canada, reaching the knockouts in front of their home fans is a landmark moment.
Are Bosnia and Herzegovina through from Group B?
Yes, Bosnia and Herzegovina are through. They finished 3rd on 4 points, the same as Canada, but lost 2nd place on goal difference after winning their final game 3-1. Those 4 points were enough to grab one of the 8 best 3rd-place spots.
Who are the players to watch from Group B?
Canada carry captain and Bayern Munich star Alphonso Davies plus striker Jonathan David into the knockouts. Switzerland lean on captain Granit Xhaka, striker Breel Embolo, and winger Dan Ndoye. Both teams needed these names firing in the next round.
What were the final Group B standings?
Switzerland finished top on 7 points, with Canada 2nd on 4 points. Bosnia and Herzegovina came 3rd on 4 points and Qatar finished at the bottom of the group on 1 point. Switzerland and Canada went through, Bosnia also advanced as a best-3rd team, and Qatar are out.