The FIFA World Cup is coming to Toronto. Here are some key dates to know about | CBC News

"Toronto will host six matches during the FIFA World Cup at BMO Field: Friday, June 12 at 3 p.m.: Canada vs. European Playoff A winner, Group Stage; Wednesday, June 17 at 7 p.m.: Ghana vs. Panama, Group Stage; Saturday, June 20 at 4 p.m.: Germany vs. Cote d'Ivoire, Group Stage; Tuesday, June 23 at 7 p.m.: Croatia vs. Panama, Group Stage; Friday, June 26 at 3 p.m.: Senegal vs. FIFA Playoff 2 winner, Group Stage; Thursday, July 2 at 7 p.m.: Group K runner-up vs. Group L runner-up, Round of 32."

"The July 2 game won't be decided until the Group Stage is completed on June 27, but it'll be the most important game played in the city. The winner moves on in the tournament, while the loser will go home. Group K is composed of Portugal, Uzbekistan, Colombia and a playoff winner, which could be DR Congo, New Caledonia or Jamaica. Group L includes England, Croatia, Ghana and Panama."

"Canada's set to play a pair of international friendlies—games that don't count toward overall rankings—at BMO Field on March 28 (Iceland) and March 31 (Tunisia). Ahead of all of that, the European Playoffs will go down on March 28, when Canada's opponent for June 12 will be decided."

Toronto will host six FIFA World Cup 2026 matches at BMO Field between June 12 and July 2, 2026. The schedule includes Canada versus a European Playoff winner on June 12, Ghana versus Panama on June 17, Germany versus Cote d'Ivoire on June 20, Croatia versus Panama on June 23, Senegal versus a FIFA Playoff 2 winner on June 26, and a Round of 32 knockout match on July 2 between Group K and Group L runners-up. Before the tournament, Canada will play international friendlies against Iceland and Tunisia on March 28 and March 31 respectively. The July 2 knockout game will determine which team advances in the tournament, with potential matchups including Portugal versus England. Primary ticket lottery phases occurred between September and January.

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