Canada plans to spend C$1.066 billion to host 13 matches of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which it will co-host with the United States and Mexico [1, 2]. The tournament runs from June 11 to July 19, 2026. Toronto and Vancouver will each hold matches, with Toronto hosting six and Vancouver seven [1, 2].
The federal government will cover C$473 million of the total cost, while provincial and municipal governments will provide the remaining C$593 million [1, 2]. As of April 2026, Toronto planned to spend C$380 million to host its six games, including federal grants, and British Columbia intended to spend C$578 million for the seven matches in Vancouver [1, 2].
Federal security costs during the tournament have been allocated up to C$145 million [1, 2]. The estimated cost per match in Canada is about C$82 million, aligning with public spending seen at previous World Cups [1, 2].
Canada will open its World Cup campaign on June 12, 2026, with a match against Bosnia and Herzegovina in Toronto [1, 2]. The rest of the tournament runs through mid-July across the three host countries.
The preparations and spending plans released in April 2026 set the stage for the upcoming matches in two Canadian cities. With the tournament kickoff less than a month away, local and federal authorities continue finalizing operational details. [1, 2]