The FIFA World Cup 2026™ comes to Toronto
Ontario is proud to welcome athletes and soccer fans from around the globe as the largest single-sport event in the world comes to Toronto.
The FIFA World Cup 2026™ in Toronto is more than a series of matches – it’s a celebration of our country, communities and athletes. It’s also an opportunity for Ontario to showcase its leadership, diversity and thriving sport culture in one of the world’s most dynamic and welcoming cities.
Match schedule
Toronto will host 6 matches, starting on June 12, 2026, with the first-ever men’s FIFA World Cup match in Canada.
All matches will take place at Toronto Stadium, located at Exhibition Place at 170 Princes' Blvd.
Teams: Canada vs. Bosnia and Herzegovina
- Time: 3 p.m. ET
- Match: Match 3 – Group B
Teams: Ghana vs. Panama
- Time: 7 p.m. ET
- Match: Match 21 – Group L
Teams: Germany vs. Côte d’Ivoire
- Time: 4 p.m. ET
- Match: Match 33 – Group E
Teams: Panama vs. Croatia
- Time: 7 p.m. ET
- Match: Match 46 – Group L
Teams: Senegal vs. Iraq
- Time: 3 p.m. ET
- Match: Match 62 – Group I
Teams: 2nd Group K vs. 2nd Group L
- Time: 7 p.m. ET
- Match: Match 83 – Round of 32
FIFA Fan Festival™ Toronto
As part of the celebrations, fans can enjoy all the excitement in the heart of the city at FIFA Fan Festival™ Toronto. This celebration will reflect Toronto’s theme, “The World in a City,” and include:
- live match screenings
- unique and diverse food experiences
- local music, art, entertainment and cultural programming
Admission, time and location
FIFA Fan Festival™ Toronto is open to the public.
- When: June 11 to July 19
- Where: Fort York National Historic Site and The Bentway
Learn more about the FIFA Fan Festival™ Toronto celebrations.
Discover Ontario
Explore Toronto and the beautiful province of Ontario as part of your FIFA World Cup 2026™ experience.
Plan your experience at Destination Ontario.
Provincial support for FIFA World Cup 2026™ matches
We are investing $97 million to support Toronto’s role as a host city for FIFA World Cup 2026™. The investment directly supports the hosting of this major international event, while delivering reliable public facilities and lasting benefits for communities.
Economic and community impact
The FIFA World Cup 2026™ will bring significant benefits for the economy and communities across Ontario, with tens of millions watching the matches hosted in Toronto. Along with 22 days of fan festivities taking place at Fort York, we expect the matches in Ontario to have a significant positive economic and community impact.
$1.3 B
in economic activity
8,700+
jobs created
300,000+
visitors to Toronto
Inspiring future generations
With more than 400,000 registered soccer players in Ontario, the event will energize soccer communities across the province and inspire future generations of the sport.
Centennial Park training site
Ontario’s funding will be used to develop a training site at Centennial Park in Toronto for visiting teams playing in the FIFA World Cup 2026™. The investment will bring to life a state-of-the art pitch and fieldhouse that will create a lasting legacy and vibrant community hub for soccer in this iconic urban park.
Volunteers
With more than 3,000 people volunteering in Toronto to support the FIFA World Cup 2026™, the province’s funding will be used to deliver the volunteer program in Toronto. The skills and experience that are gained by volunteers can also be carried over to future sporting events and festivals across the province. Applications for volunteers have now closed.
Event delivery, transportation and engagement
Other examples of where our funding will be used to support Toronto include:
- delivery of FIFA Fan Festival™ Toronto
- support for transportation, safety and security needs throughout the tournament
- support for Indigenous engagement and participation for the FIFA World Cup 2026™
Legacy investments
Ontario’s investments will help establish a legacy that goes beyond the matches, including:
- sport, physical and health and wellness initiatives promoting lifelong participation in active living through soccer
- environmental sustainability efforts that reduce ecological impacts and create a legacy for future generations
- human rights, diversity, equity, inclusion and anti-racism efforts
- tourism and economic development initiatives
- art and culture initiatives
Building a better Ontario through sport
Ontario is building a stronger and more sustainable sport system by:
- supporting participation in sport, from playground to podium
- driving economic growth through sport tourism
- investing in community sport and recreation infrastructure
Beyond the FIFA World Cup 2026™, we’re investing in sustainable sport and recreation, fostering healthy and active communities and supporting athletic development, from playground to podium.
Quest for Gold
The Quest for Gold program provides direct financial assistance to Ontario athletes so they can compete at the highest levels. Many Team Canada athletes from Ontario have benefitted from the program, including those who will lead Canada this summer at the FIFA World Cup 2026™. Ontario Soccer athletes, through its support from the Ministry of Sport, make up nearly 60% of players that will feature in the FIFA World Cup 2026™ for the Canadian Men’s National Team.
Ontario Amateur Sport Fund
The Ontario Amateur Sport Fund provides funding to eligible and recognized provincial sport organizations and multi-sport organizations. It helps fund programs and services that support the development of athletes, coaches and officials across Ontario.
Community infrastructure
We’re investing $500 million through the Community Sport and Recreation Fund to help municipalities, non-profits and Indigenous communities build new facilities and upgrade existing ones. This includes projects like building North Bay’s first cricket pitch, Canada’s first dedicated goalball court in Muskoka and a new aquatics centre in Durham Region.
Increasing participation in sport
Inclusive Grassroots Recreation program
We’re helping to create more opportunities for children and youth to participate in sport and recreation through investments in the Inclusive Grassroots Recreation program, which has supported more than 100,000 children from under-represented and marginalized populations.
After School Program
Every year, this program helps over 13,000 children and youth get active in communities across the province.
Indigenous partnerships
We work in partnership with Indigenous communities and organizations on sport and recreation programs.
Safety in Sport
We’re continuing to improve safety in sport through new policies, prevention, education and accountability. Rowan’s Law is one of the many ways that the province is committed to making sports safer. It is the first and only legislation of its kind in Canada that addresses concussion safety in sports.
Hosting sporting events
Ontario Sport Hosting Program
Ontario is a premier destination for hosting world-class events. Since 2018, we’ve supported over 240 sporting events, generating over $225 million in economic activity for the province.
Games Ontario
We deliver 5 provincial multi-sport games through the Games Ontario program, which helps amateur athletes showcase their skills and gain valuable experience, with many going on to compete at higher levels.
Ontario’s sport and recreation sector will continue to thrive through continued investments, strong partnerships and a commitment to safer, more accessible sport.