The FIFA World Cup 2026 group stage continues to deliver major surprises, with six teams now officially eliminated from the tournament. The latest results in Group B have reshaped the standings and determined two of the teams advancing to the knockout rounds.
Bosnia and Herzegovina kept their hopes alive with a convincing 3-1 victory over Qatar in a crucial Group B encounter. The win lifted Bosnia and Herzegovina to third place in the group, while Qatar’s defeat confirmed their exit from the competition.
Qatar’s elimination marks a disappointing end to their World Cup campaign. The nation hosted the 2022 FIFA World Cup and has won the AFC Asian Cup twice, but failed to make a significant impact in this edition of the tournament.
Meanwhile, Switzerland and host nation Canada secured qualification for the knockout stage. In the final Group B fixture, Switzerland defeated Canada 2-1, earning another important victory and finishing the group stage strongly.
Switzerland topped Group B with seven points, demonstrating consistency and strong overall performances throughout the group phase. Their success was built on disciplined defending and effective attacking play.
Canada and Bosnia and Herzegovina both finished with four points. However, Canada advanced to the next round thanks to a superior goal difference, which proved decisive in separating the two teams in the standings.
