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The wait is over: you can finally catch Toronto’s first FIFA World Cup 2026 match today at 3 p.m. when Canada goes up against Bosnia-Herzegovina.
The wait is over: you can finally catch Toronto’s first FIFA World Cup 2026 match today at 3 p.m. when Canada goes up against Bosnia-Herzegovina.
The audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology. Mispronunciations can occur. We are working with our partners to continually review and improve the results. Whether you're a local or tourist, getting to Toronto Stadium for FIFA games can be confusing.
CBC's Alejandrina Alvarez breaks down the quickest ways to get there. The wait is over: you can finally catch Toronto’s first FIFA World Cup 2026 match today at 3 p.m. when Canada goes up against Bosnia-Herzegovina. Toronto is hosting a total of six matches this World Cup. Apart from Friday's Canadian opener, here are the matches it will host.
Saturday, June 20 at 4 p.m.: Germany vs. Côte d'Ivoire, Group Stage. Friday, June 26 at 3 p.m.: Senegal vs. Iraq, Group Stage. Before Canada's opener in Toronto, Canadian rocker Alanis Morissette will sing the national anthem at a pre-match ceremony, which will also feature performances by Michael Bublé, Alessia Cara, Jessie Reyez, William Prince and Sanjoy.
When the first game of the tournament between Mexico and South Africa kicked off Thursday, fans flocked to viewing parties across the city.and will run for 22 non-consecutive days between June 11 and July 19. It will be open for all six Toronto match days. Sebastian Montiel, a Mexico fan who was at the fan fest Thursday, said it was “amazing” to support the team as an immigrant in Toronto surrounded by other fans.
“Especially when it comes to soccer, we all get together and if there’s a goal, we all feel it deep, deep inside,” he said.like Hemingway’s & The Pilot, Elephant and Castle, The Queen & Beaver Public House and The Dock Ellis will show all matches. Some of them expect higher turnouts for particular games, so it’s best to call ahead and to check on policies, as some places will require minimum spends or credit card reservations.
Road closures will be in effect around Toronto Stadium and the FIFA Fan Festival on match days, including along a major chunk of the city’s waterfront. Some roads will be fully closed, while others will remain open to transit or pedestrians only. The city is discouraging people from driving to and from World Cup events, noting several road closures are in place on match days.
Specific drop-off and pick-up locations for taxis and ride-hailing services will also be set up in the area. Match days will also have “clean zones” set up around Toronto Stadium and the fan fest. At Toronto Stadium, the clean zone spans a two-kilometre radius.
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