Group Stage
Group B
Live table plus advancement odds from 10,000 simulations.
Live table
Advancement odds
Group analysis
Switzerland: Switzerland (#19, 1649 ELO) are the definition of a serial over-achiever. Granit Xhaka's tempo-controlling midfield sets the rhythm of every Swiss performance, and their ability to reach at least the last 16 at every tournament since 2006 speaks to exceptional organisational depth.
Canada: Canada (#30, 1556 ELO) co-host with historic momentum after their first WC appearance in 36 years in 2022. Alphonso Davies and Jonathan David lead a golden generation that has produced a 93-point ELO jump over five years; BMO Field in Toronto will be a fortress with 45,000 passionate supporters.
Bosnia & Herz.: Bosnia & Herzegovina (#63, 1398 ELO) are the story of this group, having beaten Italy in the European playoff to qualify. Their dynamic 4-2-3-1 with creative midfielders can cause problems, but 251 ELO points below Switzerland represents a significant quality gap to overcome.
Qatar: Qatar (#55, 1455 ELO) suffered the most embarrassing host nation exit in WC history in 2022, finishing with zero points. Under new management they are a more coherent unit, but their AFC qualifying metrics suggest they remain the weakest team in Group B.
Key match
Switzerland vs Canada (June 12, BMO Toronto) - 93-point ELO gap favours Switzerland 62% but Canada's home advantage flips the psychological dynamic; the winner likely tops the group.
Live verdict
Switzerland win Group B on 7 points (2W-1D-0L) and advance alongside runners-up Canada (4). Bosnia & Herz. finish third and need a top-eight third-placed finish to survive, while Qatar are eliminated.