Why Every Fan Will Feel at Home for FIFA World Cup 2026™ in Toronto

Toronto’s multicultural mosaic makes it a top destination to enjoy FIFA World Cup 2026™.

This summer, 48 nations will compete at FIFA World Cup 2026™, and a big piece of that soccer action is coming to Toronto! Six international matches are scheduled at Toronto Stadium (known locally as BMO Field), conveniently located in the heart of downtown’s Liberty Village.

Could there be a more appropriate city? Considering that Toronto is one of the world’s most ethnically diverse cities, nah. It’s The 6ix’s time to shine as a top-tier host to FIFA fans from around the world. 

The 6ix’s deep sports culture (we are home to multiple major professional sports teams), welcoming energy and, of course, that renowned Canadian politeness, will all be felt across the city when FIFA World Cup 2026™ kicks off this June. 

Here’s how to catch international soccer fever in neighbourhoods across Toronto.

Panama

Dive into Latin American culture in the St. Clair West neighbourhood (about 40 minutes from Toronto Stadium via public transit). The neighbourhood hosts the annual TD Salsa on St. Clair street fest (Canada’s largest Latin street festival), and there are plenty of indie restaurants and retailers along the strip where you can get your Latin American fix.

Enjoy tapas at Rosa’s, empanadas and ceviche at La Morena, and charred corn at Limon Lounge (stick around 'til after dark: come nighttime, the party gets started with karaoke and nightclub vibes).

Germany

Discover German influences in The 6ix by taking a free #GermanWalkTO audio walk.

If you’re keen on delving into the German culinary scene, WVRST slings sausages and beer: the sausage hall location on King Street West always buzzes with a fun-loving crowd. Or hit up Town Crier Pub, where you can choose between 50 beers on tap to enjoy alongside German dishes like potato pancakes or meatballs in Hofbrau mushroom cream sauce. Both restaurants are about 30 minutes from Toronto Stadium by streetcar.

Côte D’Ivoire

Located in Midtown’s Mount Pleasant Village, Instant du Palais serves dishes like peanut stew and grilled seabass, with sides of plantain and the popular fermented cassava dish, attiéké. 

Over at Plato Royal on the Danforth, the menu has a broader West African scope, but you’ll find Ivorian dishes like choukouya of goat, and garba (tuna with attiéké).

Croatia

Joso’s has been feeding Toronto’s appetite for Croatian food and wine since 1967. One bite of Joso’s signature spaghettini alla siciliana will make you feel as though you’ve escaped to the Dalmatian coast! The star-studded hotspot in Midtown’s upscale Yorkville neighbourhood is a favourite of Drake.

If you’re looking for a bustling patio scene, don’t miss DROM Taberna, a Queen West hub for live music that offers a full menu of Eastern European food and drinks, too. Follow the bar’s Instagram for Croatian musical acts.

Senegal

There’s no doubt that Toronto’s first Senegalese restaurant, PendAfrica, will be a destination for those in Toronto cheering for Team Senegal.

This is the place to order the national dish of Senegal, thieboudienne, a seasoned rice, stewed veggies and fish dish. But don’t forget mouthwatering sides and apps like fataya, thieré and thiebou guinar! Located in Oakwood Village, Pendafrica resides alongside other African and Caribbean eateries and shops, making it well worth a game-day stop.

More international food in Toronto

Still hungry for international food? Pull on your stretchiest athleisure wear and head to these international neighbourhoods for authentic food, drink and shopping.

• Downtown Chinatown and Chinatown East for Chinese and Vietnamese restaurants
• Koreatown, where you can sate all your bibimbap, jjigae and pork jowl soup needs
• Little India for Indian restaurants serving up thalis, biryanis, and samosas, and boutiques offering saris, jewelry, and other finds
• Little Jamaica for Caribbean food like jerk chicken and Toronto’s world-famous Jamaican patties
• Parkdale for West African foods and a healthy dose of Tibetan momos
• Danforth-Greektown for not just Greek, but also Ethiopian and Middle Eastern eateries
• Little Italy for life-changing cafes and carbs
• Little Portugal for casual bites like bifana and natas that you can eat in nearby Trinity Bellwoods Park
• Roncesvalles Village, for pierogies, schnitzel and Team Poland energy!

Speak your language: Toronto’s multilingual match-days at FIFA World Cup 2026™

Spend any amount of time in Toronto, and you’ll overhear a multitude of languages being spoken. In fact, the 2021 Census reveals that more than 160 languages are represented in Toronto, making it superbly prepared to welcome visitors from around the globe.

As part of its commitment to hosting the FIFA World Cup 2026™, the City of Toronto prioritized recruiting volunteers from diverse communities. Soccer fans can expect multilingual volunteer teams ready to offer assistance in dozens of languages as the world celebrates the beautiful game together in Toronto.