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First-Time Hosts

Canada will be FIFA World Cup™ hosts for the first time in their history. The nation put on a record-breaking FIFA Women’s World Cup™ in 2015 proving their credentials for hosting high-quality, prestigious sporting events.

Canada has qualified for two World Cup finals in their history: in 1986, when the tournament was hosted by fellow 2026 co-hosts Mexico, and Qatar 2022. Just as hosting the 1994 World Cup proved to be a turning point in the trajectory of football in the USA, 2026 will be pivotal in developing a lasting legacy for the future of Canadian football.

The newly-formed Canadian Premier League was founded in 2017 and played its first season in 2019 featuring eight clubs. The league will form an important part of the roadmap to the FIFA World Cup 2026. There are also three Canadian teams that compete in the Major League Soccer in Montreal Impact, Toronto FC and Vancouver Whitecaps, representing the three largest metropolitan areas.

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Did you know? Canada is the second largest country, by land mass, in the world.

Did you know? Due to its vast size, Canada has six time zones: Pacific, Mountain, Central, Eastern, Atlantic and Newfoundland.

Did you know? The nation has more than three million lakes – more than the rest of the world combined.

Did you know? Canada has qualified for six FIFA tournaments, including the FIFA Women’s World Cup in 2015 and the FIFA World Cup in 1986 and 2022.

Did you know? Ice hockey is Canada’s most popular sport. Seven NHL teams are based in the country.