2026 World Cup: The 4 stars to watch in Group B

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Imed Ben Amara

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12.06.26 15:00 World Cup

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Group B of the 2026 World Cup features Bosnia and Herzegovina, Switzerland, Canada, and Qatar. Let's meet the four standout stars set to light up this group.

Edin Džeko (Bosnia and Herzegovina)

At 40, Edin Džeko continues to defy the passage of time. He led Bosnia and Herzegovina back to the World Cup for only the second time in their history. With 73 goals in 148 appearances, he’s the emblem of a team dreaming of making history on the world’s biggest stage, 12 years after Brazil 2014. A key figure during the playoffs, Džeko played a crucial role in their dramatic penalty shootout win over Italy.

Granit Xhaka (Switzerland)

The most-capped player in Swiss history (146 caps, 17 goals), Granit Xhaka is gearing up for his fourth World Cup as Switzerland’s captain, a role he’s held since 2019. He has featured in 12 World Cup matches—more than anyone else in the Swiss squad. After claiming a historic double with Bayer Leverkusen, he made the move to England, where he now plays for Sunderland.

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Akram Afif (Qatar)

With 128 appearances (40 goals), Akram Afif is the heartbeat of this Qatari side. He proudly represented his country during the 2022 edition, even if the host nation’s campaign fell short of expectations. A Qatar league champion with Al-Sadd, Afif is coming off a stellar season—netting 18 goals and providing as many assists in 36 matches.

Alphonso Davies (Bayern Munich)

He’s one of the Canadian squad’s brightest stars, alongside Juventus striker Jonathan David. Since joining Bayern Munich in 2018, the Canadian winger has endured several injury setbacks, but he's always bounced back to remain at the top of his game. Golden Boot winner and Best Young Player at the 2017 Gold Cup, Davies made history for Canada at the World Cup when he scored against Croatia in 2022—the nation’s first-ever World Cup goal.

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