2026 FIFA World Cup: Toronto & Vancouver Host Games Featuring Germany,Canada,and More
the full schedule for the 2026 FIFA World Cup was unveiled Saturday,confirming a series of exciting matches set to be played in Toronto and Vancouver. Canada will play three group stage games in Toronto, marking a meaningful moment for Canadian soccer fans and the nation’s sporting landscape.
The expanded 48-team tournament, co-hosted by Canada, the United States, and Mexico, promises a month-long celebration of international soccer. The proclamation details specific match dates and times for both host cities, revealing a diverse lineup of participating nations and crucial knockout stage rounds. This schedule provides fans with the chance to plan their attendance and experience the world’s biggest sporting event firsthand.
Canada’s Group B campaign will begin on June 12th against the winner of UEFA Playoff A (Italy, Northern Ireland, Wales, or Bosnia and Herzegovina) at 3 p.m. ET / noon PT. They will then face Qatar on June 18th at 6 p.m. ET / 3 p.m. PT,and Switzerland on June 24th at 3 p.m. ET / noon PT, all in Toronto.
vancouver will also host a compelling slate of games. Germany will take on Ivory Coast on June 20th at 4 p.m. ET / 1 p.m. PT. other Vancouver fixtures include Ghana versus Panama on June 17th at 7 p.m. ET / 4 p.m. PT, and new Zealand facing Egypt on June 21st at 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT, followed by New Zealand versus Belgium on June 26th at 11 p.m. ET / 8 p.m.PT.
The Round of 32 will see Group K runners-up face Group L runners-up in Toronto on July 2nd. Another Round of 32 match, also on July 2nd, will pit Group K runners-up against a third-place team from Groups E, F, G, I, or J. Vancouver will host a Round of 16 match on July 7th,with the competing teams yet to be determined.
australia will play the winner of UEFA Playoff C (Türkiye, Romania, Slovakia, or Kosovo) in Toronto on June 13th at midnight ET / 9 p.m. PT. Senegal will face the winner of Playoff 2 (Bolivia, Suriname, or Iraq) in Toronto on June 26th at 3 p.m. ET / noon PT. Panama will play croatia in Vancouver on June 23rd at 7 p.m. ET / 4 p.m. PT.
