Story byTempers flared when Wales lost to Canada in a friendly in September []Dafydd Pritchard - BBC Sport WalesFri, December 5, 2025 at 8:49 PM UTC·4 min readWales are still two wins away from qualifying for next year's World Cup but, if they can get there, they could hardly have asked for a kinder draw. Joint-hosts Canada are the lowest ranked of the pot one nations and, although Switzerland will be expected to win Group B, Qatar present beatable opposition. AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementMatches will be played in the Canadian cities of Toronto and Vancouver as well as Los Angeles, San Francisco and Seattle in the United States, with kick-off times announced on Saturday. Should Wales secure their place at next summer's showpiece, their match against Canada could have an edge to it. Wales head coach Craig Bellamy was simmering after his side lost a friendly to the Canadians in Swansea in September."I see them celebrating at the end, I'm like: 'I hope I see you at the World Cup. I hope I see you again,'" Bellamy said. Before that rematch becomes reality, Wales must successfully navigate the play-offs - as they did to qualify for the 2022 World Cup. AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementBellamy's side host Bosnia-Herzegovina in their play-off semi-final on 26 March and, if victorious, will face Italy or Northern Ireland in Cardiff five days later with a World Cup spot on the line. BBC Sport Wales takes a closer look at the teams Wales could face next summer. Canada, Switzerland and Qatar await if Wales reach World Cup'World Cup could earn millions for Welsh grassroots'World Cup 2026 draw: Reaction as Scotland drawn with Brazil & England to face CroatiaCanadaFifa world ranking: 27 Manager: Jesse Marsch Captain: Alphonso Davies World Cup appearances: 2 Best World Cup result: Group stage (1986, 2022)These are golden days for Canada, who reached their highest world ranking of 26th in September and are now preparing to co-host a World Cup. They impressed at the 2022 edition in Qatar despite exiting at the group stage, and they will look at Group B as an opportunity to reach the second round at least. AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementCanada are an athletic, dynamic side whose physical attributes were one of the main reasons why Bellamy chose them as friendly opponents. Although they outplayed a young and experimental Welsh side in Swansea, Canada will know they will face a different team if Wales qualify. Captain and Bayern Munich left-back Alphonso Davies is nearing a return from a long-term knee injury, while Juventus striker Jonathan David is the spearhead of the Canadian attack. SwitzerlandGranit Xhaka (10) is Switzerland's record cap holder with 143 appearances []Fifa world ranking: 17 Manager: Murat Yakin Captain: Granit Xhaka World Cup appearances: 12 Best World Cup result: Quarter-finals (1934, 1938, 1954)AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementSwitzerland may have been drawn from pot two but they will start as favourites to win this group. They regularly reach the knockout stages at major tournaments and, having got to the quarter-finals at Euro 2024, Murat Yakin's side will be looking to progress to the last eight of a World Cup for the first time in 70 years. The Swiss squad is stacked with quality players from Europe's top leagues, many of whom have experience of playing at international tournaments. Captain Granit Xhaka has been a revelation for Sunderland this season, while the likes of former Manchester City defender Manuel Akanji and Rennes striker Breel Embolo were part of the Switzerland team who drew with Wales at Euro 2020. AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementQatarJulen Lopetegui has managed teams such as Spain, Real Madrid and Sevilla []Fifa world ranking: 51 Manager: Julen Lopetegui Captain: Hassan Al-Haydos World Cup appearances: 1 Best World Cup result: Group stage (2022)This is the first time Qatar have qualified competitively for a World Cup, having made their debut as hosts in 2022. They are a team on the ri.