Following the Final Draw for the FIFA World Cup 2026™, the full tournament match schedule is now available and published on FIFA's website – marking a major milestone on the road to the biggest FIFA World Cup™ in history.
The FIFA World Cup 2026, to be staged across 16 Host Cities in Canada, Mexico and the United States, will be the first to feature 104 matches and will deliver an unparalleled experience for fans both in-stadium and around the world, qualified national teams and global media.
The City of Toronto will welcome nations competing in six FIFA World Cup 2026™ matches at Toronto Stadium located at Exhibition Place, kicking off with a historic milestone as Canada plays its first men’s FIFA World Cup™ match on home soil, facing European Playoff A winner (Italy, Northern Ireland, Wales and Bosnia and Herzegovina) on Friday, June 12, 2026, at 3 p.m. ET.
The full tournament match schedule for the FIFA World Cup 2026™ is now available on FIFA’s website.
The tournament match schedule minimizes travel for both teams and fans while maximizing the number of rest days for teams between fixtures. In addition, match kick-off times have now been finalized, with start times across the 16 Host Cities selected to optimize conditions for teams and fans, while offering the greatest possible viewership and engagement in the countries of the participating teams, host countries and globally.
Toronto’s FIFA World Cup 2026™ match schedule
Group stage matches:
Knockout stage:
All of Toronto’s six matches will take place at Toronto Stadium. For more information, visit the City’s FIFA World Cup 2026™ website.
Fans will soon have another opportunity to apply for FIFA World Cup 2026™ tickets as the next sales period, the Random Selection Draw, will begin on Thursday, December 11, on FIFA’s tickets webpage and is open through Tuesday, January 13, 2026. This marks the third phase of ticket sales for the 2026 tournament, as nearly two million tickets have been made available and purchased for the tournament thus far.
At a private Final Draw watch party hosted yesterday by the City and attended by members of Toronto’s soccer community, the City announced Legend Dwayne De Rosario, former member of Canada’s Men’s National Team and proud Scarborough native, as an official host city ambassador who will help bring the energy and excitement of the beautiful game to communities across Toronto.
FIFA World Cup 2026™
FIFA World Cup 2026™ begins in Mexico City on Thursday, June 11, 2026 and concludes with the final in New York/New Jersey on Sunday, July 19, 2026. Toronto will host six matches, including the first men’s FIFA World Cup™ match on Canadian soil on Friday, June 12, 2026 and a round of 32 match on Thursday, July 2, 2026. Funding and services from the Government of Canada and Government of Ontario will support the infrastructure and logistics required for Toronto’s matches and related events.
In December 2024, FIFA released an economic impact assessment, prepared by Deloitte Canada, estimating that FIFA World Cup 26™ could generate up to $940 million in positive economic output for the Greater Toronto Area. This includes a projected $520 million in GDP growth, $340 million in labour income and $25 million in government revenue. The tournament is also expected to create more than 6,600 jobs between June 2023 and August 2026, providing a substantial boost to the region’s economy.
Quotes:
“We are excited to welcome all nations to Toronto for six FIFA World Cup 2026™ matches. In a city connected to every corner of the world, every match may feel like a home game because fans from all the participating countries live here in the city. Fans can gather at the FIFA Fan Festival™ at Fort York National Historic Site and The Bentway and in communities across the city to celebrate, watch together and cheer on their teams. We look forward to the world experiencing just how amazing Toronto is.”
– Mayor Olivia Chow
“The Final Draw marks a major milestone on the road to the FIFA World Cup 2026™. Canada is proud to play its part as a host country alongside Mexico and the United States. As excitement builds from coast to coast to coast, we see this as more than a tournament. It is also an opportunity to strengthen our national fabric and deepen international ties. With partners at every level, we’re dedicated to ensuring Toronto and Vancouver offer players, visitors and all our communities a safe, seamless and truly memorable Canadian welcome that showcases the very best of who we are.”
– The Honourable Adam van Koeverden, Secretary of State (Sport) and Canada’s FIFA Sherpa
“The FIFA World Cup 2026™ match draw has set the stage for an unforgettable summer of sport in Ontario. This once-in-a-generation hosting opportunity will showcase our province on the global stage, inspire the next generation of athletes and bring significant economic benefit to our communities. We look forward to welcoming teams, fans and visitors from across the globe to experience the very best our province has to offer and see firsthand why Ontario is where the world comes to compete.”
– The Honourable Neil Lumsden, Ontario Minister of Sport
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