Toronto is ready to welcome soccer fans from around the world. Here’s everything you need to know to catch FIFA World Cup 2026™ fever.
Canada's opening match kicks off in Toronto on June 12, 2026
FIFA World Cup 2026™ has arrived in Toronto, bringing fans from around the world to one of North America’s most diverse and sports-loving cities. From the crowds celebrating the Toronto Blue Jays heart-stopping MLB World Series run in 2025, back to the 2,000,000-people-strong street party that was the Toronto Raptors victory parade following their 2019 NBA championship, this is a city that celebrates sports.
Now, the city is ready to welcome the world.
Passionate fans gather from across the city to support their teams
The passion is part of Toronto’s cultural fabric year-round, from packed Toronto FC matches to neighbourhood cafes, bars and gathering places where fans come together to cheer on teams from around the world.
With more than 250 ethnicities and 160 languages represented, Toronto is uniquely positioned to welcome players and fans from around the world for FIFA World Cup 2026™. During the tournament, you’ll find fans celebrating across the city, flying their colours, sharing traditions and creating an atmosphere unlike anywhere else in North America.
Because in Toronto, every team is the home team.
Toronto Stadium at Exhibition Place will have 17k+ new seats, bringing capacity to 45,736
Catch FIFA World Cup 2026™ action downtown
Toronto Stadium (known locally as BMO Field) hosts all six Toronto games and sits just west of downtown in the vibrant neighbourhood of Liberty Village. One of the biggest advantages for visitors is that Toronto Stadium is woven into the city itself, making it easy to pair a match day with time spent exploring Toronto's neighbourhoods, restaurants and attractions.
Visitors can reach matches by TTC (city transit), GO Transit (regional transit), on foot or by bike.
On match days, expect the energy to extend well beyond the stadium gates. Fans from around the world will gather throughout Liberty Village, Exhibition Place and downtown Toronto, creating a festival-like atmosphere before and after kickoff.
Toronto is easy to explore without a car. For more tips on navigating the city by transit, bike or on foot during your visit, see our guide to getting around Toronto.
Toronto Match Schedule
Toronto Stadium hosts six live matches from June 12, 2026, to July 2, 2026.
June 12, 2026: Canada vs Bosnia and 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, Portugal vs Croatia
Additionally, all 104 FIFA World Cup 2026™ matches will be screened at Toronto’s FIFA Fan Festival™ site.
FIFA Fan Festival™ will be showing all 104 matchups
Other places to watch FIFA World Cup 2026™ in Toronto
You don’t need match tickets to be part of the action. Across Toronto, fans are gathering at the FIFA Fan Festival™, neighbourhood watch parties, sports bars and restaurant patios to cheer on teams from around the world.
Whether you’re looking for a massive crowd, a local atmosphere or somewhere to catch a match between sightseeing stops, there are plenty of ways to join the celebration.
FIFA Fan Festival™
FIFA Fan Festival™ is the official social hub of the tournament and one of the best places in Toronto to experience the excitement of FIFA World Cup 2026™. All 104 matchups on big screens along with live music, cultural programming, global food vendors and family-friendly activities.
Located at The Bentway and Fort York National Historic Site, the festival site is just a short walk or streetcar ride from Toronto Stadium and close to Toronto's waterfront, making it an easy addition to any match day or sightseeing itinerary.
Toronto’s soccer passion comes alive across the city, with cafés, bars and restaurants hosting watch parties throughout the tournament.
Little Italy is often one of the most electric places to experience a major match, with patios packed with supporters, flags lining the streets and celebrations spilling late into the night.
Nearby Little Portugal draws passionate Portuguese and Brazilian fans, while Corso Italia comes alive with Italian, Latin American and international supporters gathering to cheer on their teams.
In Toronto’s east end, Greektown welcomes a mix of Greek, Middle Eastern and Balkan fans, creating a lively match-day atmosphere. Meanwhile, The Village offers welcoming spaces where 2SLGBTQIA+ soccer fans can celebrate together.
Looking for specific watch parties and viewing locations? Explore our guide to FIFA World Cup 2026™ watch parties in Toronto.
Where to stay during FIFA World Cup 2026™
One of the biggest advantages of attending FIFA World Cup 2026™ in Toronto is that Toronto Stadium sits close to many of the city’s most popular neighbourhoods.
Stay near Liberty Village and Exhibition Place to be closest to the action, choose the Entertainment District for nightlife and restaurants, or book in the Financial District and South Core for convenient transit connections and easy access to major attractions.
No matter where you stay, Toronto’s transit network makes it easy to get to matches and explore the city between kickoffs.
Plan ahead to make the most of the FIFA World Cup 2026™ in Toronto
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“Some people call it a cultural mosaic. I prefer to call Toronto a beloved mishmash of a multitude of cultures from around the world,” says Doug O’Neill, who has biked, hiked and noshed his way through Toronto for 25 years and counting. “I can chow down in Koreatown, get swept up in the energy of a soccer game in a café in Little Italy and soak up Caribbean music at an outdoor park on a hot summer’s day.” Secret Toronto spot: Toronto Island in the dead of winter, preferably on the city-facing side of Algonquin Island, to get great views of Toronto at night. Instagram: @dougoneill
