Host City of FIFA World Cup 2026

Vancouver, British Columbia

BC Place · FIFA brand: Vancouver Stadium

7 matchesSat, Jun 13, 2026 – Tue, Jul 7, 2026Capacity ~54,500

Match Schedule

All matches at BC Place. Kickoff times shown in local venue time where confirmed; otherwise listed as TBD pending FIFA broadcast windows.

DateRoundMatchKickoffTickets
Sat, Jun 13, 2026Group StageAustralia vs Türkiye9:00 PM PTGet Tickets →
Thu, Jun 18, 2026Group StageCanada vs Qatar3:00 PM PTGet Tickets →
Sun, Jun 21, 2026Group StageNew Zealand vs Egypt6:00 PM PTGet Tickets →
Wed, Jun 24, 2026Group StageSwitzerland vs Canada12:00 PM PTGet Tickets →
Fri, Jun 26, 2026Group StageNew Zealand vs Belgium8:00 PM PTGet Tickets →
Thu, Jul 2, 2026Round of 32Group B Winner vs Third Place from Group E / F / G / I / J8:00 PM PTGet Tickets →
Tue, Jul 7, 2026Round of 16Winner Match 85 vs Winner Match 871:00 PM PTGet Tickets →

Vancouver hosts more matches than any other Canadian city. The knockout match-ups (Matches 85 and 96) are confirmed after group play.

Stadium & Travel

Stadium
BC Place (FIFA brand: Vancouver Stadium)
Capacity
~54,500
Nearest major airport
Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
Getting to the stadium
TransLink's SkyTrain Expo Line stops at Stadium–Chinatown station, immediately adjacent to BC Place. Vancouver International Airport (YVR) connects to downtown via the SkyTrain Canada Line, about 9 miles to the south.
Official info
FIFA host city page

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About Vancouver

Vancouver is hosting seven FIFA World Cup 2026 matches at BC Place — more than any other Canadian city — including two Canada group games, a Round of 32, and a Round of 16 on July 7. The downtown stadium sits beside the SkyTrain at Stadium–Chinatown station, a short walk from the waterfront in one of the world's most scenic cities, framed by mountains and the Pacific.

Stanley Park

A 1,000-acre urban rainforest park ringed by a famous seawall, just minutes from downtown Vancouver.

Capilano Suspension Bridge Park

A 137-metre suspension bridge swaying above the Capilano River canyon in North Vancouver, with treetop walkways through coastal forest.

Granville Island

A vibrant peninsula district under the Granville Bridge, known for its public market, artisan studios and waterfront views.

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