Canada hosts for the first time and participates as a team — the ultimate home advantage. From Vancouver to Toronto, the country is ready.
Canada appeared at their first World Cup in 1986 — and went home without scoring a goal. After 36 years of absence, they returned at Qatar 2022 under manager John Herdman, losing narrowly to Belgium and Croatia. Alphonso Davies scored Canada's first ever World Cup goal. In 2026, they host for the first time.
| Year | Host | Stage | GF | GA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Mexico | Group stage | 0 | 5 |
| 2022 | Qatar | Group stage | 2 | 7 |
| 2026 | Canada/USA/MEX | HOST | TBD | TBD |
Home of the Vancouver Whitecaps. The only retractable-roof stadium at the tournament — ideal for Vancouver's rainy season. Hosted the 2014 FIFA Women's World Cup final.
Canada's national soccer stadium and home of Toronto FC. Undergoing expansion to increase capacity to 45,000 for the 2026 tournament. Waterfront location in downtown Toronto.
| # | Player | Club | Position | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Alphonso Davies | Bayern Munich | LB / LW | 58+ | 14 |
| 2 | Jonathan David | Lille OSC | ST | 50+ | 26 |
| 3 | Tajon Buchanan | FC Internazionale | RW | 45+ | 9 |
| 4 | Cyle Larin | Club Brugge | ST | 60+ | 28 |
| 5 | Alistair Johnston | Celtic FC | RB | 40+ | 3 |
| 6 | Ismaël Koné | Watford FC | CM | 30+ | 5 |
Canada joins the USA and Mexico as a co-host for FIFA World Cup 2026. With Alphonso Davies and Jonathan David leading the squad, Canada has a realistic chance of advancing beyond the group stage for the first time. See all 48 teams and check the title favorites. See our Canada fans guide to FIFA World Cup 2026.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup marks the first edition with 48 national teams competing across 16 cities in Canada, the United States and Mexico. With 104 matches scheduled from June 11 to July 19, 2026, this tournament sets a new record for the largest World Cup in history. Three host nations competing simultaneously creates a cross-border sporting event unlike anything football has seen before. BC Place in Vancouver, BMO Field in Toronto and the Estadio Azteca in Mexico City are among the most iconic venues on the roster.
Canada's inclusion as a host nation adds particular significance for North American football. The Canadian men's national team qualified for a World Cup for the first time since 1986, and the home advantage in 2026 is expected to draw record crowds at BC Place and BMO Field. Alphonso Davies remains the most recognized face of Canadian football internationally, having established himself at Bayern Munich before his move to Real Madrid in 2025.
Group stage matches are distributed across all three host countries, with knockout rounds moving progressively toward the MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, which is set to host the final on July 19, 2026. Capacity: 82,500. The United States will host the majority of matches, 60 out of 104, including all matches from the quarterfinals onward. FIFA confirmed the full match schedule in February 2025 following the completion of the draw in Miami.
Betting on the World Cup 2026 is legal across multiple Canadian provinces, including Ontario, where regulated sportsbooks operate under iGaming Ontario. Odds for tournament winner, golden boot and group-stage outcomes are available from the opening of registration. Brazil, France, England and Argentina entered 2026 as the four shortest-priced favourites according to aggregated market data from major licensed operators.
