FIFA World Cup 2026 in Vancouver, Canada

FIFA World Cup 2026 in Vancouver, Canada ⚽🌍

Event Date and Time:

Various dates from June 13, 2026, to July 7, 2026

Location:

BC Place Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Overview:

Vancouver is set to host seven exhilarating FIFA World Cup 2026™ matches, including two of Canada's group games. This monumental event will transform Vancouver into a hub of football excitement, uniting fans from around the globe.

What to Expect:

• Spectacular BC Place: Hosting five group-stage games, one Round of 32 fixture, and one Round of 16 tie.
• Canada Matches: Watch Canada's national team play on June 18 and June 24.
• Atmosphere: Experience an electrifying atmosphere with 54,000 passionate fans in attendance.

Match Schedule at BC Place:

📅 Group Stage Matches:

• Saturday, June 13: Match 6
• Thursday, June 18: Match 27 (Canada game two)
• Sunday, June 21: Match 40
• Wednesday, June 24: Match 51 (Canada game three)
• Friday, June 26: Match 64

📅 Knockout Stage Matches:

• Thursday, July 2: Match 85 | Round of 32
• Tuesday, July 7: Match 96 | Round of 16

Stadium Details:

• Name: BC Place
• Location: Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
• Capacity: 54,000
• Opened: 1983

BC Place, now in its fifth decade, remains an architectural marvel on the banks of False Creek. The stadium has recently undergone renovations and serves as the home of MLS team Vancouver Whitecaps and the CFL's BC Lions.

Historical Significance:

One of the most memorable events at BC Place was the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2015™ final, where the USA triumphed over Japan 5-2, with Carli Lloyd scoring a hat-trick in the opening 15 minutes.

Did You Know?

• Ryan Reynolds: Hollywood star and Wrexham FC co-owner was born in Vancouver in 1976.
• Capilano Suspension Bridge: British Columbia’s most-visited landmark, a 450ft long suspended wooden pedestrian bridge.
• Linguistic Diversity: Over 50% of Vancouver residents have a first language other than English.
• Innovations: Greenpeace, the California roll, and Botox™ were all founded/invented in Vancouver.

Additional Information:

Vancouver staged nine incredible matches during the FIFA Women’s World Cup Canada 2015™, including the final. The city is also home to MLS team Vancouver Whitecaps FC, which has won two Canadian Championships. Canada national team star Alphonso Davies, who began his career with the Whitecaps, is now a key player for Bayern Munich.

For more details on the FIFA World Cup 2026™ match schedule and to learn more about Vancouver, visit the official FIFA website and Vancouver.page.

Join us in Vancouver for an unforgettable celebration of football!