Canada will host some of the biggest matches of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with Toronto and Vancouver set to welcome national teams and supporters from around the world.
The tournament, which will be jointly hosted by Canada, the United States, and Mexico, will feature 48 countries for the first time in FIFA World Cup history. Canada will stage 13 matches across two cities, including all three group-stage games involving the Canadian men’s national team.
With the countdown to kickoff continuing, here is the full list of confirmed FIFA World Cup 2026 fixtures to be played in Toronto and Vancouver.
Toronto FIFA World Cup 2026 Fixtures
Toronto’s BMO Field will host six matches during the tournament, including Canada’s opening World Cup game on home soil.
Toronto Match Schedule
June 12, 2026
Canada vs Bosnia & Herzegovina
June 17, 2026
Ghana vs Panama
June 20, 2026
Germany vs Côte d’Ivoire
June 23, 2026
Croatia vs Panama
June 26, 2026
Senegal vs Iraq
July 2, 2026
Round of 32 Match
Toronto is expected to become one of the major football destinations during the tournament as fans from different countries travel to Canada for the World Cup experience.
Vancouver FIFA World Cup 2026 Fixtures
BC Place in Vancouver will host seven matches, including knockout-stage football and two Canada group-stage games.
Vancouver Match Schedule
June 13, 2026
Australia vs Intercontinental Playoff Winner
June 18, 2026
Canada vs Qatar
June 21, 2026
Qatar vs New Zealand
June 24, 2026
Switzerland vs Canada
June 26, 2026
Germany vs Curaçao
July 2, 2026
Round of 32 Match
July 7, 2026
Round of 16 Match
Vancouver will also play a major role in Canada’s World Cup journey, with crucial matches expected to draw huge crowds inside BC Place.
Canada’s FIFA World Cup 2026 Schedule
The Canadian men’s national team will play all three group-stage matches inside Canada.
Canada Fixtures
- June 12 — Canada vs Bosnia & Herzegovina (Toronto)
- June 18 — Canada vs Qatar (Vancouver)
- June 24 — Switzerland vs Canada (Vancouver)
The home tournament represents a historic opportunity for Canada to make a deep World Cup run in front of local supporters.
Countries Confirmed to Play in Canada
Several nations are already confirmed to play matches in Canada during the tournament, including:
- Canada
- Germany
- Croatia
- Senegal
- Australia
- Switzerland
- Ghana
- Panama
- Qatar
- New Zealand
- Côte d’Ivoire
- Iraq
- Curaçao
- Bosnia & Herzegovina
More countries could still play in Canada depending on knockout-stage qualification and final tournament arrangements.
A Historic World Cup for Canadian Football
The 2026 FIFA World Cup will be the biggest edition of the tournament ever, expanding from 32 to 48 teams and bringing global football attention to Canada like never before.
From Canada’s opening match in Toronto to knockout-stage football in Vancouver, the tournament is expected to become one of the biggest sporting events ever hosted in the country.
