The FIFA World Cup 26 is being hosted by three countries for 2026: Mexico, the United States and Canada.
The World Cup is scheduled to take place from June 11, 2026 to July 19, 2026.
48 teams will play a total of 104 matches.
Canada will host matches in two cities: Vancouver and Toronto.
WHAT IS FIFA WORLD CUP 26?
The World Cup is the biggest sporting event on Earth.
Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) is the governing body based in Zurich, Switzerland. It organizes major tournaments and sets the rules for the game.
HOW MANY MATCHES WILL TAKE PLACE IN CANADA?
Canada will host 13 matches, 6 in Toronto and 7 in Vancouver.
DO I NEED A VISA TO ATTEND A WORLD CUP MATCH IN CANADA?
Canadian citizens, Canadian permanent residents and US citizens do NOT need a Temporary Resident Visa (TRV) to attend a World Cup match in Canada.
Citizens from the following countries need to apply for an Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) before boarding a flight to Canada:
EUROPE
- European Union countries
- the United Kingdom
- Norway
- Switzerland
- Iceland
- Liechtenstein
- Andorra
- Monaco
- San Marino
- Vatican City
AMERICAS
- Bahamas
- Barbados
- Chile
- Mexico
OCEANIA
- Australia
- New Zealand
- Papua New Guinea
- Samoa
- Solomon Islands
ASIA & THE MIDDLE EAST
- Brunei
- Hong Kong
- Israel
- Japan
- Qatar
- Singapore
- South Korea
- Taiwan
- United Arab Emirates
You may be eligible to apply for an eTA if you were issued a TRV within the last 10 years or currently have a valid US non-immigrant visa:
- Antigua and Barbuda
- Argentina
- Costa Rica
- Morocco
- Panama
- The Philippines
- St. Kitts and Nevis
- St.Lucia
- St. Vincent and the Grenadines
- Seychelles
- Thailand
- Trinidad and Tobago
- Uruguay
Citizens from the following territories are also exempt from having to apply for a TRV or an eTA:
- Anguilla
- Bermuda
- British Virgin Islands
- Cayman Islands
- Falkland Islands
- Gibraltar
- Montserrat
- Pitcairn Island
- Saint Helena
- Turks and Caicos
- St. Pierre and Miquelon (French citizens)
PLAYERS AND MATCH STAFF
Players and match staff don’t need to apply for work permit to come to Canada for World Cup 26. You might need to apply for a TRV or an eTA, depending on your country of citizenship. Admissibility requirements still apply.
MEDIA & BROADCAST PERSONNEL
Members of the media and broadcast personnel don’t need to apply for work permit to come to Canada for World Cup 26. You might need to apply for a TRV or an eTA, depending on your country of citizenship. Admissibility requirements still apply.
FIFA-INVITED VOLUNTEERS
Volunteers who received an invitation from FIFA don’t need to apply for work permit to come to Canada for World Cup 26. You might need to apply for a TRV or an eTA, depending on your country of citizenship. Admissibility requirements still apply.
REQUIREMENTS FOR A TRV
Check out the official Government of Canada website to see what the requirements are.
Everyone else needs to apply for a TRV.
Need help applying for a TRV? Please feel free to reach out by booking a free consultation.
