FIFA 2026 World Cup draw: Canada in Group B with Switzerland, Qatar & TBD | OneFootball

By MLSsoccer staff

Canada learned their 2026 FIFA World Cup draw on Friday, slotting into Group B alongside Switzerland, Qatar and the winner of UEFA Playoff A.

Here’s what awaits the co-hosts next June and July during the 48-team tournament.

When they’ll play

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Who they drew

Switzerland

Qatar

UEFA Playoff A winner

From March 26-31, 16 UEFA nations will participate in the European playoffs. Four teams emerge to book their World Cup spot.

Path A

Final: Wales/Bosnia & Herzegovina vs. Italy/Northern Ireland

Canada's path to the 2026 FIFA World Cup

Canada automatically qualified for their third men's World Cup as 2026 co-hosts with the United States and Mexico.

They're led by Jesse Marsch, who was appointed in May 2024. He previously led MLS sides CF Montréal and New York Red Bulls.

The CanMNT have gone 13W-8L-5D under Marsch, including a run to the 2024 Copa América semifinals. Their captain is Vancouver Whitecaps FC homegrown product and Bayern Munich star Alphonso Davies.

World Cup schedule

The 2026 World Cup will take place from June 11 to July 19 across the United States, Canada and Mexico.

Expanded to 48 teams, the tournament will unfold at 16 stadiums – five of them home to Major League Soccer clubs.

The schedule breakdown is below: