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The 2026 World Cup groups are officially set, and while Canada now knows its Group B opponents — Qatar, Switzerland and the winner of the European playoff (Italy, Northern Ireland, Wales or Bosnia and Herzegovina) — Toronto fans are already asking the big question: Who’s coming to BMO Field?
Toronto, renamed Toronto Stadium for the tournament, will host six matches, with FIFA confirming the venue-by-venue schedule this Saturday. Here’s a breakdown of which nations could take the pitch in the city.
Canada will kick off its World Cup campaign in Toronto on June 12, facing the winner of Playoff Path A. That spot will be claimed in March by Italy, Northern Ireland, Wales or Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Canada’s remaining two group matches shift to Vancouver on June 18 and 24.
Toronto’s second match features teams from Group L: England, Croatia, Ghana and Panama.
Fans could see England — ranked No. 4 in the world — or 2022 bronze medalists Croatia.
Next up is a Group E showdown. This group includes:
Germany — 2014 World Cup champions
Curaçao
Côte d’Ivoire
Ecuador
Another match from Group L returns to Toronto.
Toronto’s final group-stage match will feature two teams from Group I, which includes:
France — world No. 3 and two-time champions
Norway, led by Erling Haaland
Senegal (ranked 19th)
Plus the playoff winner among Bolivia, Suriname or Iraq
The city’s final match will be a Round of 32 game featuring:
Runner-up of Group K (Portugal, Uzbekistan, Colombia or a playoff winner)
vs.
Runner-up of Group L (England, Croatia, Ghana or Panama)
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