FIFA World Cup Group B

World Cup 2026 Group B Betting

Of all the groups at the expanded World Cup 2026, perhaps it’s Group B that could be one of the most unpredictable.

We’ve got the winner of UEFA Path A – one of Italy, Wales, Northern Ireland or Bosnia-Herzegovina, as well as joint hosts Canada, Switzerland and Qatar.

You can make your football predictions as to who will thrive via our World Cup 2026 Group B winner betting market. Which of the teams will accumulate the most points and top the group?

World Cup 2026 Group B Odds

The expert team at Paddy Power has compiled our World Cup 2026 Group B winner odds, with the two European teams expected to be leading the way.

But fans of compelling underdog stories might just be monitoring the chances of Canada, who will play all three of their Group B games on home soil in Toronto and Vancouver. Could that prove to be an advantage?

Qatar will be playing in their second ever edition of the World Cup, having hosted the winter tournament back in 2022. They lost all three of their matches there by a two-goal margin, but faced stiff opposition from the likes of the Netherlands and Senegal.

Who are the World Cup 2026 Group B Favourites?

If you were to bet on the World Cup 2026 Group B winner, who might you pick?

There could be an argument that suggests the team that comes through UEFA’s Path A qualifiers is best placed, given that they will have more recent competitive action under their belt compared to the other sides in Group B.

Switzerland have a fine pedigree of making it through the group stage of the World Cup. They have qualified for the Round of 16 in each of the last three editions of this tournament, as well as reaching the quarter-final stage of EURO 2024.The Swiss won friendly games against both the United States and Mexico on North American soil in 2025, so they’re shaping up to be a tough foe in Group B too.

It’s testament to the development of football in Canada that their national team will be making their first ever consecutive appearances at the World Cup since the tournament was established a century ago.

The Canadians had a tough old task at World Cup 2022, being drawn in a group with eventual semi-finalists Croatia and Morocco, as well as tournament dark horses Belgium. They acquitted themselves handily though, while stars like Alphonso Davies and Jonathan David could shine on home soil.

Qatar are the Group B outsiders, but the World Cup is renowned for its shocks and surprises, so they will be eyeing a slice of history at the tournament. Although not blessed with globally-recognised names, Qatar do boast the services of Almoez Ali – only Erling Haaland scored more goals in World Cup qualifying than the 29-year-old.

How to Bet on World Cup 2026 Group B Betting Markets with Paddy Power?

Once you have a live Paddy Power account, you will have access to a veritable feast of World Cup betting options. You can bet on who you think will win Group B by following the steps detailed below.

You’ll notice on this page that each of Group B’s four teams have been assigned football odds. Once you have decided which team you think will top the table, you can back them by clicking on the odds next to their name.

The betslip will pop up on screen. Enter your stake in the box, double check the details and tap the ‘place bet’ button. Now you can sit back, relax and watch the intriguing Group B unfold.