US EditionToronto Marks 100 Days to FIFA World Cup 2026
Organizers finalize stadium upgrades and community events for the 48-team tournament expected to feature 104 matches across 16 cities in North America.
- On Tuesday, March 3, 2026, the 100-day countdown began for the World Cup as signs appeared in Vancouver and Toronto and preparations shifted to community deployment, organizers said.
- Renovations include a $146‑million facelift at Toronto Stadium at Exhibition Place and a $196‑million upgrade at BC Place, with temporary grass construction starting April 26, 2026.
- From June 11 through July 19, the tournament spans 16 cities across three countries, featuring 48 countries competing in 104 games; Toronto will host six games starting June 12 at BMO Field.
- Toronto is supporting about 60 community celebrations during the tournament with $1.7 million in grants, and organizers are finalizing a free fan festival at the PNE Amphitheatre, she said, 'It was is intentionally done to kind of hold off on doing some of that until we got closer...'
- FIFA's schedule includes 13 kickoff times with midnight starts for Australia and late matches on June 22, while players join national teams earlier on May 25 to acclimate and the four-panel Trionda ball may swerve unusually.
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The 2026 World Cup will be held with a record number of 104 matches, starting at the Mexico City Stadium on June 11 and finishing its run at the New York Stadium for the final on July 19.
With FIFA World Cup 100 days away, preparations continue in Toronto, Vancouver
Signs of the FIFA World Cup are slowly beginning to emerge in Vancouver and Toronto. Tuesday marks 100 days until the tournament kicks off with matches in Mexico City and Guadalajara, and as the games approach, organizers in both Canadian host cities are finalizing preparations.
The relationship with fellow host Canada is tense, in Mexico gang violence is raging. The USA stage itself 100 days before kick-off as ready for the World Cup. But here, too, there are construction sites that cloud the anticipation. By S. Jackisch.[more]]>
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