Canada hosts historic first match of 2026 World Cup

Canada is set to make history as it hosts its first men's FIFA World Cup match on June 12, 2026. The game between Canada and Bosnia and Herzegovina will kick off at 2:00 PM, marking a long-awaited dream for generations of Canadian football fans.

This tournament positions Canada as a significant host and participant in the men's World Cup. The nation will stage 13 of the 104 matches, sharing hosting duties with the United States and Mexico. This is a unique chance for Canada to demonstrate its deep-seated passion for football.

Toronto and Vancouver have been selected as the host cities. Toronto's renovated stadium, with a capacity of 45,000, will host six matches, including the historic opening game. Vancouver's BC Place, featuring a retractable roof and seating for nearly 54,000, will be the busier Canadian venue with seven scheduled matches.

The excitement among fans is palpable, with many celebrating the unprecedented opportunity to witness a World Cup on home soil. For numerous Canadians, the experience itself is already a victory, transcending the on-field results. Canada now joins the ranks of northern World Cup hosts like Russia and Sweden.