Canada’s 2026 World Cup Journey Begins with a Bold Group B Challenge
So the draw for the 2026 FIFA World Cup has officially dropped, and honestly, the energy around it has already set the stage for what feels like one of the most ambitious and unpredictable tournaments ever. This will be the first 48-team World Cup, spread across 16 cities in Canada, the United States, and Mexico, and Canada is right in the middle of the action as a co-host. Naturally, the first thing everyone wanted to know was simple: Who’s Canada playing? And now we finally have the answer.
Canada has been placed in Group B, where it will face Switzerland, Qatar, and one last opponent that hasn’t been confirmed yet—the winner of the European Play-Off Path A. That playoff spot could go to Italy, Northern Ireland, Wales, or Bosnia and Herzegovina, and whichever one qualifies will be Canada’s very first opponent. That opening match is scheduled to be played on June 12 in Toronto, and it’s already being talked about as a massive moment for Canadian soccer. It’ll be the country’s third World Cup appearance ever, but more importantly, this is the first time Canada has qualified for back-to-back tournaments. There’s a real sense that the program has taken a major step forward.
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After that Toronto opener, the team will head west to Vancouver, where BC Place will host Canada’s matches against Qatar on June 18, followed by a big closing group-stage showdown against Switzerland on June 24. Those Vancouver games are expected to draw enormous crowds, and the excitement from players, fans, and even former legends in the sport has already been noticeable.
Head coach Jesse Marsch didn’t hold back his enthusiasm either. He described the draw as an “incredible opportunity” and stressed that every moment between now and kickoff will be used to prepare for what’s ahead. The message is pretty clear: this is a moment for the whole country to rally behind the team.
Beyond Canada’s group, the full draw revealed a fascinating mix of matchups across all twelve groups, with global heavyweights like Brazil, Germany, France, Argentina, Portugal, England, Spain, Belgium, and the Netherlands spread throughout. And with six playoff spots still waiting to be filled, there’s even more drama to come.
With the tournament running from June 11 to July 19, this World Cup is shaping up to be the biggest sporting event ever held in North America. Ticket access for Canada’s matches will roll out through the CanadaRED membership program, and broadcasters like TSN and RDS will carry every match live for fans across the country.
So with the schedule nearly finalized and anticipation rising, the countdown to FIFA World Cup 2026 is officially on—and for Canada, the story is just getting started.
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