As official host cities, Toronto and Vancouver will showcase Canadian culture, world-class venues and a deep passion for the beautiful game.
By Sarah B. Hood
In 2026, the world’s biggest single-sport championship lasts for only 39 days, but Vancouver and Toronto have been planning since 2022 and expect to reap the benefits for years to come.
“On average, people who visit BC return five times in their lifetime,” says FIFA World Cup 26 Vancouver host committee lead Jessie Adcock, who notes that hosting the event will generate an estimated $1 billion in additional visitor spending across British Columbia between 2026 and 2031.
Toronto’s planning is based on key pillars like infrastructure, community activation and economic impact “to ensure long-lasting benefits for Toronto residents and businesses well beyond the final whistle,” says Sharon Bollenbach, executive director of the FIFA World Cup 2026 Toronto Secretariat
Fast Facts
June 11 – July 19, 2026
16 host cities in Canada, the US and Mexico
48 national teams
104 total matches: 6 in Toronto (June 12-July 2); 7 in Vancouver (June 13-July 7)
5 billion: estimated viewing audience for Toronto’s June 12 opening game
Volunteers
65,000 for all of the host cities
3,000 Vancouver
3,000 Toronto
Canada Economic Projections
$3.8BN positive economic output
$2.0BN overall boost to GDP
$1.3BN boost to labour income
$700M in government revenue
24,100 jobs
Sources: Pre-tournament FIFA World Cup™; Economic Impact Assessment; Deloitte Canada; for the period June 2023 to August 2026
Venues
VANCOUVER
Competition venue: BC Place Vancouver (54,000 seats)
Venue-specific training sites: Killarney Park and National Soccer Development Centre at the University of British Columbia
Festival: Hastings Park
TORONTO
Competition venue: Toronto Stadium (i.e., BMO Field) (45,736 seats)
Venue-specific training site: Centennial Park
Festival: Fort York National Historic Site and The Bentway
Accommodations
Tourists requiring lodgings:
204,000 Vancouver
146,000 Toronto
Airbnb est. guest nights:
213,000 Vancouver
187,000 Toronto
Airbnb total economic impact:
$218M Vancouver
$178M Toronto
Source: Deloitte, The Role of Airbnb in the FIFA World Cup 2026™; figures in US dollars; Airbnb is the official alternative accommodation and experiences booking platform
$2,500+
Starting price, per person, for single match packages (ticket + hospitality) in Toronto and Vancouver
The Vancouver Convention Centre will welcome 1,600 international delegates from all 211 members of the world governing body of football/soccer for the 76th FIFA Congress, taking place during the week of April 27, 2026. The gathering will shape the future of the game while generating an estimated $4.9 million in economic impact for the city and filling 8,600 hotel room nights.
Sounds of the cities:
Click to hear how each city mixed their local vibe with the official anthem.
Published October 2025
