The match schedule for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which will hold its first matches in Canada in Toronto, has been revealed.

FIFA announced during a media broadcast on Sunday evening that the tournament, hosted by Mexico, Canada, and the United States, will kick off on June 11 at Azteca Stadium in Mexico City.

Canada will host 13 of the 104 matches in the men's international football tournament, with seven held in Vancouver and six in Toronto.

On June 12, the United States and Canada will host their opening matches at Sofi Stadium in Los Angeles and BMO Field in Toronto, where 7,750 temporary seats will be added to meet FIFA's 45,000-seat requirement.

The June 12 match in Toronto will be the first for Canada's men's national team before heading to Vancouver, British Columbia for their next matches.

Both Toronto and Vancouver will host five matches during the group stage, with the dates for these games as follows:

Toronto

Friday, June 12

Wednesday, June 17

Saturday, June 20

Tuesday, June 23

Friday, June 26

Vancouver

Saturday, June 13

Thursday, June 18

Sunday, June 21

Wednesday, June 24

Friday, June 26

Canada will also host three knockout round matches for the 32-2 round on July 2 in Vancouver and Toronto, and another in Vancouver on July 7.

The final match of the 2026 World Cup is scheduled for July 19 at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey.

In a press release on February 4, the city of Toronto expressed its "pride in hosting this extraordinary global event" and its joy in hosting the first FIFA World Cup match on Canadian soil.

With the theme "The World in A City," Toronto stated it will showcase its passion for football and multicultural identity.

It pointed out "the city's diverse neighborhoods, united by a deep love of football, eagerly look forward to welcoming fans from around the world," adding that this experience will leave a "lasting legacy" for Toronto "through growing local football participation through role models, better play, enhanced training, and capacity building."

Toronto also committed to hosting a number of fan events during the tournament.

Mayor Olivia Chow said in a statement, "As Mayor of Toronto, I am thrilled to see our city chosen to host six matches in the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Toronto will welcome the world to experience the rich and dynamic diversity of our multicultural city."

In June 2022, Toronto learned it was selected as a host city for the FIFA World Cup 26, the largest edition in the tournament's history with three host countries, 16 host cities, and 48 teams.

The city has successfully hosted other FIFA events for more than 40 years, including the 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup.

In Toronto, the 26 World Cup game is expected to generate approximately $393 million in GDP, create over 3,600 jobs, and welcome more than 300,000 visitors from outside the city.

Ontario is also expected to benefit from over $456 million in GDP, while Canada as a whole is expected to see over $1.2 billion in total GDP from the combined Vancouver and Toronto games.

Sharon Polnbach, the executive director of hosting the 2026 World Cup, said: "As we embark on this exciting journey to host the 26 FIFA World Cup, I am proud to stand alongside many valuable stakeholders across the city to host this global event."

"Together, we are committed to delivering an unforgettable football experience for the people of Toronto, Ontarians, Canadians, and the thousands of global football fans who will visit our amazing city."

Alongside welcoming a record number of teams and players, more than five million fans and guests are expected to experience the beautiful game in stadiums across North America.

Fans can begin pre-registering for FIFA World 26 ticket information online.