The stage is set for World Cup opening ceremony — and Canada’s 1st game (opens original article in a new tab)

The FIFA World Cup opening ceremony and Canada's first game are set for June 12, 2026, in Toronto, with the team facing Bosnia and Herzegovina in a highly anticipated match.

• Team Canada's men's soccer team arrives in Toronto ahead of FIFA World Cup opening ceremony and their first game against Bosnia and Herzegovina on June 12, 2026.
• Toronto Stadium will host Canada's opening ceremony at 1:30 p.m. with performances by multiple artists, followed by Canada's match against Bosnia and Herzegovina at 3 p.m.
• Canada will host 13 games in Toronto and Vancouver during the FIFA World Cup, including matches featuring teams like Germany, Ghana, and Switzerland.