Vancouver, BC – written February 2, 2024 – In 2026, the World Cup is coming to 16 different Host Cities in Canada, US and Mexico for the first time ever. Vancouver rolled out their “Official Host City Brand” last May, which can be seen here: https://www.vancouverfwc26.ca/
You can express your interest in tickets at this link: https://www.fifa.com/fifaplus/en/tournaments/mens/worldcup/canadamexicousa2026/register-interest
“As we prepare to kick off the FIFA World Cup in 26, we’re incredibly excited to showcase Vancouver to the world. Our city’s natural beauty, vibrant culture, and long history of supporting sport and major events will make the World Cup a truly unforgettable experience,” said Mayor Ken Sim. “The launch of this brand is just the beginning — we invite all those across the city, province, and country to join us in the excitement of this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.”
On February 4 at noon PST, you are invited to watch @fifaworldcup’s special broadcast on @CTV and @tsn_official to find out how many matches they will host right here at @bcplacestadium Vancouver. It is expected that the United States will host 60 matches, with Canada and Mexico hosting 10 matches each.
Other cities include: Atlanta, Boston, Dallas, Houston, Kansas City, Los Angeles, Miami, New York, New Jersey, Philadelphia, San Francisco Bay Area, Seattle, Toronto, Mexico City, Monterrey, and Guadalajara.
“We are ecstatic that Vancouver has been named a host city for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. This is an incredible opportunity to welcome everyone back to Vancouver, as we did for the 2010 Winter Olympics and the 2015 FIFA Women’s World Cup, and once again celebrate our special city. Vancouver Whitecaps FC are excited to support our partners at the Province of British Columbia, City of Vancouver, and BC Place Stadium as we get set to host the world in our home city and stadium.” said Axel Schuster, CEO and sporting director, Vancouver Whitecaps FC
“The Squamish Nation is thrilled the FIFA World Cup will kick off on our shared traditional territories in 2026! We look forward to working with our partners to make this world cup the biggest and best one yet. This event will promote Coast Salish cultures and languages to billions of soccer fans around the world and will inspire all Indigenous athletes to compete on the global stage.” Sxwíxwtn, Wilson Williams, spokesperson, Squamish First Nation
About the BC Place Stadium
Since opening in 1983, BC Place Vancouver has been situated in the heart of the city’s business and entertainment district in downtown.
The region’s premiere event destination, BC Place Vancouver has held hundreds of sporting events, including the FIFA Women’s World Cup Canada 2015™. A frequent host to Canada’s national team, the stadium still holds the record for the largest attendance for any national team event in Canada, for any sport, on both the women’s and men’s side.
Die Endrunde der 23. Fußball-Weltmeisterschaft der Männer (vom austragenden Verband als 2026 FIFA World Cup bzw. schweizerdeutsch FIFA Fussball-Weltmeisterschaft 2026 bezeichnet) soll im Juni und Juli 2026 in Kanada, Mexiko und den USA ausgetragen werden.
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