2026 World Cup: Can the Home Fans Roar Canada to Victory?
The 2026 World Cup is still two years away, but the hype for the soccer tournament has already begun. Alongside the United States and Mexico, Canada will host World Cup matches in 2026. Can the Canadian faithful roar their nation to glory?
A Dark Horse?
When it comes to World Cup betting, Canada is certainly an underdog. However, having qualified for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, many first-team players will have big-game experience heading into the 2026 finals. All the big sportsbooks compete for the best World Cup odds, and bettors can use a stake.com bonus to enhance prices. Right now, Canada is available at 100.00 to win the competition.
The Canadian national soccer team could be a dark horse in the 2026 World Cup. Despite failing to pick up a point at the last World Cup, there were certainly positive signs. If the Reds can escape the group, who knows how far they can go?
Games in Toronto & Vancouver
World Cup matches will take across various cities in the USA, Mexico, and Canada. On Canadian soil, fixtures will be held in Toronto and Vancouver. Both cities love their soccer with Toronto FC and Vancouver Whitecaps playing in Major League Soccer (MLS).
The federal government is putting forward over $104 million for the 2026 FIFA World Cup games in Toronto.
— Mayor Olivia Chow (@MayorOliviaChow) May 3, 2024
It'll go a long way towards making the games a success. All three levels of government continue to work together to deliver the games responsibly and transparently. pic.twitter.com/EIXYcxCGG4
Canada will play all three group matches on home turf. First up, BMO Field will host a Canada match on June 12th. Six days later, the Canadian team will line up for their second World Cup group match at BC Place. The final group fixture involving Canada will be held in Vancouver on June 24th.
The football world is watching 🇨🇦🏆⚽️#CANMNT’s FIFA World Cup journey begins in Toronto, before travelling to Vancouver for two group stage matches.
— Canada Soccer (@CanadaSoccerEN) February 4, 2024
See you soon Toronto & Vancouver! ❤️#FIFAWorldCup #WeAre26 pic.twitter.com/gdRwcRPvG2
With the Canadians being the underdogs, the fans will play a vital role in the tournament. The soccer fans are a passionate bunch, and the supporters will be cheering their nation on loudly from the sidelines. Competing on home turf will level the playing field somewhat.
Looking Back at the 2022 World Cup
Canada made history when the nation qualified for the 2022 World Cup. Their only previous appearance at a finals came in Mexico in 1986. Canada lost all three group matches without scoring a single goal on Mexican soil.
They made a far greater fist of things in the 2022 edition in Qatar. John Herdman’s men were drawn into a tough group with the likes of Belgium and Croatia, but they more than held their own. In the end, Morocco caused an upset by winning the group, with the Croatians taking second place. The Belgians, one of the pre-tournament favourites, were eliminated.
Although Canada failed to pick up a point, they were tough opponents in Group F. After a narrow 1-0 loss to Belgium, the Canadians were beaten 4-1 by Croatia, scoring their first-ever World Cup goal in the process. In game three, Canada lost 2-1 to eventual semi-finalists Morocco.
Excitement is building for the next edition of the iconic soccer World Cup, and the people of Toronto and Vancouver cannot wait to welcome soccer fans from all over the globe.
Canada will play all three group matches on home turf. First up, BMO Field will host a Canada match on June 12th. Six days later, the Canadian team will line up for their second World Cup group match at BC Place. The final group fixture involving Canada will be held in Vancouver on June 24th.
The football world is watching 🇨🇦🏆⚽️#CANMNT’s FIFA World Cup journey begins in Toronto, before travelling to Vancouver for two group stage matches.
— Canada Soccer (@CanadaSoccerEN) February 4, 2024
See you soon Toronto & Vancouver! ❤️#FIFAWorldCup #WeAre26 pic.twitter.com/gdRwcRPvG2
With the Canadians being the underdogs, the fans will play a vital role in the tournament. The soccer fans are a passionate bunch, and the supporters will be cheering their nation on loudly from the sidelines. Competing on home turf will level the playing field somewhat.
Looking Back at the 2022 World Cup
Canada made history when the nation qualified for the 2022 World Cup. Their only previous appearance at a finals came in Mexico in 1986. Canada lost all three group matches without scoring a single goal on Mexican soil.
They made a far greater fist of things in the 2022 edition in Qatar. John Herdman’s men were drawn into a tough group with the likes of Belgium and Croatia, but they more than held their own. In the end, Morocco caused an upset by winning the group, with the Croatians taking second place. The Belgians, one of the pre-tournament favourites, were eliminated.
Although Canada failed to pick up a point, they were tough opponents in Group F. After a narrow 1-0 loss to Belgium, the Canadians were beaten 4-1 by Croatia, scoring their first-ever World Cup goal in the process. In game three, Canada lost 2-1 to eventual semi-finalists Morocco.
Excitement is building for the next edition of the iconic soccer World Cup, and the people of Toronto and Vancouver cannot wait to welcome soccer fans from all over the globe.
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