Switzerland clinches Group B lead while Bosnia eliminates Qatar at World Cup 2026

Switzerland secured the top spot in Group B of the 2026 FIFA World Cup after a 2‑1 victory over host Canada in Vancouver. Rubin Vargas opened the scoring, followed by Johan Mansamb who extended the lead with an assist from Breel Embolo. Canada’s Promise David pulled one back, but Switzerland held on to claim the group win and a round‑of‑16 berth.

In the simultaneous match, Bosnia and Herzegovina defeated Qatar 3‑1, with left‑winger Kerim Alajbegovic scoring first, a later contribution from veteran Edin Džeko, and a decisive goal by Ermin Mahmica. The win gave Bosnia four points and a strong chance of advancing as one of the tournament’s best third‑placed teams, while Qatar’s loss left them eliminated after finishing with a single point.

Both results reshape Group B, positioning Switzerland as the group leader and keeping Bosnia in contention for the knockout stage.