Canada World Cup Schedule 2026: Dates, Start-Times, Locations, How to Watch, TV Channel, Live Streaming

The FIFA World Cup 2026 is set to be the biggest yet, with a record 48 teams and co-hosting across Canada, Mexico, and the United States. For Canadian fans, it’s a historic home-soil opportunity as the national team returns to the global stage with massive crowd support and real chances to make noise.

When is the FIFA World Cup 2026?

The tournament kicks off on Thursday, June 11, 2026, and runs until the final on Sunday, July 19, 2026. Group stages wrap up by late June, followed by knockout rounds that build to an epic climax across North America.

Beyond Canada’s games, look out for the opening match in Mexico City on June 11, the United States’ home debut, and the grand final at MetLife Stadium in New York/New Jersey on July 19. With 16 stunning venues across three countries, this will be a festival of football unlike any before.

How to watch the FIFA World Cup?

In Canada, catch every match on TSN and CTV networks, with full live streaming available on DAZN or the TSN app. In the US, FOX and FS1 handle English broadcasts while Telemundo covers Spanish, all streaming via the FOX Sports app or services like fuboTV and YouTube TV. FIFA+ may offer select free streams too. Don’t miss a single goal — plan your schedule now!

Canada's World Cup 2026 Group: Who will Canada play?

Canada will be in Group A. Its opponents will be:

Switzerland,

Qatar,

UEFA playoff A Winner ( Italy vs Bosnia and Herzegovina).

It’s a tough but winnable group that offers Canada a golden chance to advance in front of passionate home fans.

When is the Canada World Cup Games: Full matchups Schedule, dates

Thursday, June 11: Mexico vs. South Africa –

Monday, June 18: Mexico vs. South Korea –

Sunday, June 24: Mexico vs. UEFA playoff winner D (Czechia or Denmark) —

Canada World Cup Games Kick-offs: Start-times of every match

June 11: Mexico vs. South Africa – (3 p.m. ET)

June 18: Mexico vs. South Korea – (9 p.m. ET)

June 24: Mexico vs. UEFA playoff winner D (Czechia or Denmark) — (9 p.m. ET)

Where are the Canada World Cup matches being played? Locations, Venues, Stadiums

Canada’s group stage games will light up two iconic Canadian venues: Both stadiums promise electric atmospheres with home crowds ready to roar.

June 11: Mexico vs. South Africa – Mexico City Stadium -

June 18: Mexico vs. South Korea – Guadalajara Stadium in Zapopan, Mexico -

June 24: Mexico vs. UEFA playoff winner D (Czechia or Denmark) — Mexico City Stadium -

Later knockout games, if Canada advances, could shift to other North American cities.

Canada FIFA World Cup predictions, odds, picks

Canada enters as a longshot to win the entire tournament (odds around +15000 to +25000), but they have solid value to advance from Group B (roughly -150 to qualify). Experts see them as capable of reaching the Round of 32, especially with home advantage boosting their spirited style. A deep run would be a dream, but topping the group remains a tough ask against stronger European and Qatari sides.

Why This World Cup Feels Different for Canada

As co-hosts, Canada benefits from massive local support, familiar time zones, and no long travel for fans. The expanded 48-team format gives more teams a realistic shot at glory — and the Canucks could be one of the surprise packages if they play with heart and tactical discipline.

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