The FIFA World Cup is coming to Toronto. Here are some key dates for the summer of soccer

With the kickoff of the FIFA World Cup 2026 less than 100 days away, more details are emerging about what Torontonians can expect.

Here's a look at what we know so far, from a schedule of games in the city, to how you might still snag tickets, to the traffic disruptions the city is planning for.

Mark your calendars for game days

Toronto will host six matches during the FIFA World Cup at BMO Field:

·Friday, June 12 at 3 p.m.: Canada vs. European Playoff A winner, Group Stage
·Wednesday, June 17 at 7 p.m.: Ghana vs. Panama, Group Stage
·Saturday, June 20 at 4 p.m.: Germany vs. Cote d'Ivoire, Group Stage
·Tuesday, June 23 at 7 p.m.: Croatia vs. Panama, Group Stage
·Friday, June 26 at 3 p.m.: Senegal vs. FIFA Playoff 2 winner, Group Stage
·Thursday, July 2 at 7 p.m.: Group K runner-up vs. Group L runner-up, Round of 32

Ahead of all of that, the European Playoffs will go down on March 28, when Canada's opponent for June 12 will be decided.

Can I see Team Canada play before then?

Canada's set to play a pair of international friendlies — games that don't count toward overall rankings — at BMO Field on March 28 (Iceland) and March 31 (Tunisia).

Who might be in the July knockout game?

The July 2 game won't be decided until the Group Stage is completed on June 27, but it'll be the most important game played in the city.

The winner moves on in the tournament, while the loser will go home.

Group K is composed of Portugal, Uzbekistan, Colombia and a playoff winner, which could be DR Congo, New Caledonia or Jamaica. Group L includes England, Croatia, Ghana and Panama.

How electric would a Portugal versus England game in Toronto be?

Can I still get tickets — for less than $1K?

Primary lottery phases, including the Visa presale draw, the early ticket draw and the random selection draw, took place between September and January. The last-minute sales phase will open in early April on a first-come, first-served basis, though a specific date has not yet been announced.

The official FIFA Resale Marketplace will also re-open on April 2 at 11 a.m. EST, after closing at the end of February.

With limited availability, fans are now competing for some steep ticket prices. Canada's opening match tickets are going for at least $6,375 per person on the official FIFA website. Tickets for the other four Group Stage games are starting at upwards of $3,000, while the Round of 32 game tickets start at $4,350.