of the FIFA 2026 World Cup is in the books. Every team has played a match, and starting Thursday we will begin the second round of games for each nation.
And some teams can already clinch a spot in the knockout round.
Here are the scenarios for Group B heading into Thursday’s matches.
What are the Group B standings?
Here are the current Group B standings, ahead of matches on Thursday, June 18:
What are the next Group B matches?
Here is the rest of the Group B schedule, starting with today’s matches.
Switzerland vs. Bosnia and Herzegovina
Canada vs. Qatar
Switzerland vs. Canada
Bosnia and Herzegovina vs. Qatar
What are the current scenarios for Group B?
What are the scenarios for Group B?
Because with the results from the opening matches, all four teams have one point, after playing in a 1-1 draw. Therefore, none of the teams can clinch Group B on Thursday, and none of the teams can be eliminated from knockout round contention.

