The FIFA World Cup is coming to Toronto. Here are some key dates for the summer of soccer
CBC
With the kickoff of the FIFA World Cup 2026 less than 100 days away, more details are emerging about what Torontonians can expect.
Here’s a look at what we know so far, from a schedule of games in the city, to how you might still snag tickets, to the traffic disruptions the city is planning for.
Toronto will host six matches during the FIFA World Cup at BMO Field:
Ahead of all of that, the European Playoffs will go down on March 28, when Canada’s opponent for June 12 will be decided.
Canada’s set to play a pair of international friendlies — games that don’t count toward overall rankings — at BMO Field on March 28 (Iceland) and March 31 (Tunisia).
The July 2 game won’t be decided until the Group Stage is completed on June 27, but it’ll be the most important game played in the city.
The winner moves on in the tournament, while the loser will go home.
Group K is composed of Portugal, Uzbekistan, Colombia and a playoff winner, which could be DR Congo, New Caledonia or Jamaica. Group L includes England, Croatia, Ghana and Panama.
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Primary lottery phases, including the Visa presale draw, the early ticket draw and the random selection draw, took place between September and January. The last-minute sales phase will open in early April on a first-come, first-served basis, though a specific date has not yet been announced.
The official FIFA Resale Marketplace will also re-open on April 2 at 11 a.m. EST, after closing at the end of February.
With limited availability, fans are now competing for some steep ticket prices. Canada’s opening match tickets are going for at least $6,375 per person on the official FIFA website. Tickets for the other four Group Stage games are starting at upwards of $3,000, while the Round of 32 game tickets start at $4,350.
The price tag for the Toronto portion of the tournament is estimated at $380 million.
That cost includes a $146-million renovation of BMO Field, which will be renamed Toronto Stadium at Exhibition Place during the event. The facelift includes the addition of 17,000 temporary seats that will bring the facility's capacity up to the FIFA minimum of 45,000.
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