Canada World Cup schedule 2026: Next game, predictions and group breakdown
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The 2026 FIFA World Cup has officially arrived on home soil for Canada, bringing a wave of national excitement and historic expectations. While hopes are high for the Canadian national team, they'll be tested across the group phase, and are still seeking their first-ever World Cup victory.
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Placed in Group B alongside Switzerland, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and Qatar, the co-hosts are a popular choice to emerge from the group and potentially win it. Led by head coach Jesse Marsch and a roster featuring stars like Alphonso Davies and Jonathan David, Les Rouges kick off their tournament against Bosnia and Herzegovina in Toronto. Here is everything you need to know about Canada's Group B schedule, tournament predictions, and path to the knockout stages.
Canada's full 2026 World Cup schedule: Dates, times and match locations
Here's a rundown of Group B, with Switzerland and Canada entering as the two highest-rated teams in the FIFA world rankings.
Group B:
- Switzerland
- Canada
- Bosnia-Herzegovina
- Qatar
The Bosnia-Herzegovina matchup is a noteworthy opener for Canada, as they boast a stout defensive group. However, Canada's speed should be enough to overcome and help them get several strong goal-scoring opportunities. Below is Canada's full World Cup schedule, including kickoff times and locations.
- June 12: Canada vs. Bosnia-Herzegovina at 3 p.m. ET
- Location: BMO Field, Toronto, Canada
- June 18: Canada vs. Qatar at 6 p.m. ET
- Location: BC Place, Vancouver, Canada
- June 24: Switzerland vs. Canada at 3 p.m. ET
- Location: BC Place, Vancouver, Canada
All three of Canada's World Cup games are played on home soil, an obvious benefit of being one of the three host countries. The matchup on June 24 against Switzerland is one many fans may already have circled, but much will depend on how the first two games for both sides play out.
Canada World Cup predictions: Switzerland likely to pose the biggest Group B threat
Ahead of Group B's first 2026 World Cup match, Canada entered with odds of +180 to win the group, behind only Switzerland (-135). They do remain a popular choice to emerge from the group, though, regardless.
Switzerland finished atop Group B in the World Cup qualifiers, doing so in impressive fashion, allowing just two goals and finishing unbeaten. They won four of six games and drew two, with convincing victories over Sweden (4-1 and 2-0) and Slovenia (3-0).
Although Switzerland enters the tournament ranked No. 19 in the world and Canada No. 30, Qatar (No. 56) and Bosnia-Herzegovina (No. 64) have each shown upside capable of pressuring either of the two group favorites. Canada boasts some strong star power, but with key starter Alphonso Davies sidelined for at least the opener, I'm going to take them to finish second in Group B behind Switzerland.
Canada World Cup prediction: Second in Group B, advance to the knockout stage
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