The pots have been finalized, and the 2026 World Cup draw is around the corner. For Canada, that means finally learning who they’ll play in the opening group match in Toronto and then in the second and third fixtures in Vancouver. The biggest World Cup in history means big possibilities for one of its three co-hosts.

The World Cup is going big for the 2026 edition of soccer's most illustrious tournament, expanding to 48 teams for the first time ever in the joint-hosted tournament held in USA, Canada, and Mexico.

Canada could kick off its 2026 World Cup campaign against No. 66 Jordan, No. 68 Cabo Verde, No. 72 Ghana or No. 86 New Zealand. But the Canadian men could also face No. 12 Italy in their June 12 opener at Toronto's BMO Field.

A record 48 teams will play in the 2026 World Cup co-hosted by the United States, Mexico and Canada. On Tuesday, Spain, Belgium, Switzerland, Scotland and Austria secured Europe’s remaining automatic spots. Later, Curacao, Panama and Haiti secured the three spots available in North and Central America and the Caribbean conference (CONCACAF).

Budget uncertainty and occasional Fifa disagreements have challenged Toronto as it co-hosts matches in Canada with Vancouver.

Canadian youth with inspiring stories have the opportunity to take the field at the first-ever FIFA World Cup in Toronto and Vancouver next year. Kia, in partnership with FIFA, is looking for six young soccer fans who make an impact on their communities to be match ball carriers at games being held in the Canadian host cities.

TORONTO — Toronto FC will open the 2026 MLS season at FC Dallas on Feb. 21 with road games against Vancouver and FC Cincinnati to follow before playing nine straight games at BMO Field, starting with the March 14 home opener against the New York Red Bulls.

Some soccer fans looking to cheer from the stands at Toronto’s BMO Field during the World Cup next year have had difficulties snagging tickets, even after getting the email that they made it into the lottery.

Tartan Army to find out next month which US, Mexican or Canadian cities to head for