FIFA has officially confirmed the full list of teams that will play their 2026 World Cup matches in Canada, with Toronto and Vancouver set to host an exciting mix of global football powerhouses and rising national squads. The announcement comes just one day after the high-profile match draw held in Washington, D.C.
Toronto’s Lineup: A Mix of Elite and Emerging Nations
Toronto’s BMO Field is set to welcome:
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Germany
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Côte d’Ivoire (Ivory Coast)
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Senegal
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Panama
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Croatia
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Ghana
The city will see a diverse mix of European giants, African contenders, and Central American representation — promising some of the most dynamic group-stage atmospheres of the tournament.
Vancouver’s Teams: European Strength Meets Oceanian and African Representation
B.C. Place in Vancouver will host:
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Qatar
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Switzerland
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Australia
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New Zealand
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Egypt
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Belgium
With Belgium and Switzerland both ranked highly in world football, and Australia and New Zealand representing Oceania, Vancouver’s matches are expected to draw massive crowds and global media attention.
Canada’s Path: A Challenging Start
During Friday’s draw in Washington, Canada learned it will open its campaign against the winner of a European playoff. The national team will then face Qatar and Switzerland in the group stage — setting up a challenging but promising route for the host nation.
World Cup 2026: Key Match Locations Revealed
Saturday’s schedule reveal has now finalized all venues across North America. Here are the major highlights:
12:54 p.m. — World Cup Final Set for New Jersey/New York
The 2026 FIFA World Cup Final will take place at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, on July 19.
This venue beat out strong bids from cities across the U.S. and now prepares to host the biggest match in global sport.
12:52 p.m. — Bronze Medal Match in Miami
Miami’s Hard Rock Stadium will host the third-place match on July 18 at 5 p.m. ET.
12:50 p.m. — Semi-Final Venues Confirmed
Two semi-final matches will take place:
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Dallas on July 14 at 3 p.m. ET
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Atlanta on July 15 at 3 p.m. ET
Both cities will play pivotal roles in determining which nations compete for the title.
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