Toronto is officially 100 days away from welcoming the world’s biggest sporting event.
The FIFA World Cup 2026, a joint effort by Canada, the United States, and Mexico, will kick off on June 11, with Toronto and Vancouver both set to host matches.
Here’s a look at the latest developments as the city prepares:
9:30 a.m. – World Cup Scale Unmatched, Says Broadcaster
TSN’s Matthew Scianitti emphasized the magnitude of the tournament coming to Toronto during a Tuesday appearance on CP24.
“I want everyone in the city to realize: this is the biggest event there is on the planet and it’s coming to Toronto,” he said.
TSN will air a special program at 4 p.m. To mark the milestone. TSN is the official broadcaster of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
9:15 a.m. – Fan Fest to be Hub of Activity
Sharon Bollenbach, executive director for World Cup 2026 at the City of Toronto, highlighted the FIFA Fan Festival as a central destination for fans.
“What people can expect at Fan Fest is to be able to watch live broadcasts of the matches, and not just the matches happening in Toronto, but matches from the other 15 host cities across Canada, U.S. And Mexico,” she explained.
The 22-day festival will feature a variety of activations, and food and beverages will be available for purchase.
Bollenbach noted the Fan Fest space can accommodate up to 20,000 people at one time.
9 a.m. – Toronto Anticipates Surge in Tourism
Andrew Weir, the president and CEO of Destination Toronto, told CP24 on Tuesday that the city expects “tens of thousands” of visitors “on a daily basis” throughout June.
8:30 a.m. – Former Mayor Confident in City’s Readiness
Former mayor John Tory, who was in office when Toronto was awarded its FIFA World Cup games, expressed his confidence in the city’s preparations.
“I think we’re ready. I think we’re ready in terms of our enthusiasm, for sure…I think we’re going to be ready in terms of all the logistics because we’re good at that. We saw how we did with the Pan Am Games and when it came time to put those on, we put them on in a way that was something very proud for the city and the whole country.”
Here’s a breakdown of what fans necessitate to understand about the tournament:
Toronto Match Schedule
Six games are scheduled to be played at Toronto Stadium (recently rebranded from BMO Field to meet FIFA standards), beginning with a highly anticipated match featuring Team Canada on June 12.
Canada’s Group B opponent on that date remains to be determined, with Italy, Northern Ireland, Wales, or Bosnia and Herzegovina vying for the spot pending a European playoff later this month.
The full schedule of matches at Toronto Stadium is as follows:
- June 17 – (Group L) Ghana vs. Panama
- June 20 – (Group E) Germany vs. Côte d’Ivoire
- June 23 – (Group L) Panama vs. Croatia
- June 26 – (Group I) Senegal vs. Bolivia/Iraq/Suriname (TBD)
- July 2 – Group K runners-up vs. Group L runners-up
Team Canada will too play Qatar on June 18 and Switzerland on June 24 in Vancouver.
Ticket Information
FIFA conducted multiple ticket draw phases, all of which have now concluded.
A last-minute sales period is scheduled to commence in early April, with tickets allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.
FIFA’s official ticket resale and exchange marketplace will reopen on April 2 at 11 a.m. EST.
Resale tickets are currently available on sites like StubHub.ca. As of today, the least expensive tickets for Canada’s June 12 game in Toronto are listed for $3,713 each.
Resale tickets for other matches, including Germany vs. Côte d’Ivoire and Ghana vs. Panama, are priced at $1,080 and $721, respectively.
City Celebrates Countdown
Toronto is marking the 100-day countdown with a free public celebration at Rebel nightclub on Tuesday.
A city news release stated the event will include cultural performances and live entertainment, with a presence from Toronto FC.
The party is scheduled to begin at 5:30 p.m.
Throughout the tournament, the city will host the FIFA Fan Festival at Fort York and The Bentway.
