FIFA 2026 World Cup Teams Revealed: Toronto and Vancouver Set for Action

UPDATE: The countdown to the FIFA 2026 World Cup intensifies as match locations are officially finalized! Toronto is set to host powerhouse teams including Germany, Cote d’Ivoire, Senegal, Panama, Croatia, and Ghana. Meanwhile, Vancouver will welcome Qatar, Switzerland, Australia, New Zealand, Egypt, and Belgium.

This monumental announcement came today during a one-hour televised special from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m., just hours after a star-studded draw in Washington, D.C.. Canada will kick off its tournament on June 12 against the winner of a European playoff, followed by matches against Qatar and Switzerland in Vancouver.

Toronto’s BMO Field will temporarily be rebranded as Toronto Stadium for the World Cup, hosting a total of six matches. The city will see its first match on June 17, featuring teams from Group L, which includes England, Croatia, Ghana, and Panama. June 20 will bring the excitement of the 2014 World Cup champions, Germany, alongside Cote d’Ivoire and others.

The stakes are high with the World Cup final set to take place at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey on July 19, while the bronze medal match is scheduled for July 18 in Miami.

Fans, mark your calendars! Toronto will host its final group-stage match on June 26, featuring two nations from Group I, headlined by France, Norway, and Senegal. The excitement continues to build as anticipation grows for this historic event.

As the tournament approaches, follow along for live updates and detailed match schedules. This is an opportunity for Toronto and Vancouver to shine on the world stage, showcasing the best of football and cultural unity.

Stay tuned as more developments unfold in the lead-up to the FIFA 2026 World Cup! Share this with fellow football fans and don’t miss a moment of the action!