Overview
- Toronto will host five group-stage games and a Round of 32 match at BMO Field on June 12, 17, 20, 23, 26 and July 2, 2026.
- Canada’s first match is scheduled for June 12 against the winner of a European play-off featuring Italy, Northern Ireland, Wales, or Bosnia and Herzegovina.
- Toronto’s card draws matches from Groups L, E and I, plus a July 2 knockout between the Group K and Group L runners-up.
- Venue assignments place Germany vs. Ivory Coast in Toronto on June 20 and Senegal vs. a South American play-off winner (Bolivia or Suriname) on June 26, with Group L ties including Ghana vs. Panama and Croatia vs. Panama.
- City staff now estimate hosting costs at about $380 million, Ontario has conditionally committed $97 million, the federal government has signaled support, and MLSE is indemnified against overruns and delays under the delivery contract.