How to Watch Canada’s Next Match in the 2026 FIFA World Cup

Canada's Upcoming FIFA World Cup 2026 Match Details

Canada will face Qatar on Thursday, June 18, 2026, at BC Place in Vancouver. Kickoff is set for 3:00 PM local time (PDT), which corresponds to 11:00 PM BST.

Group B Opponents and Schedule

As co-hosts, Canada competes in Group B alongside Bosnia and Herzegovina, Qatar, and Switzerland. Their matches are divided between Toronto and Vancouver, spanning both East and West Coast venues.

Broadcasting Rights and Viewing Options in Canada

Bell Media holds exclusive rights for the entire 2026 FIFA World Cup in Canada. The tournament will be available in English and French across multiple platforms.

• English coverage: TSN will air every match live on its channels and streaming services. CTV will broadcast 45 selected games, including all Canadian matches, semi-finals, and the final.
• French coverage: RDS provides full match feeds with French commentary and expert analysis.
• Streaming: Matches can be streamed live via TSN+, the TSN App, TSN.ca, the CTV App, or through Crave.

Canada’s Team and Preparation

After qualifying automatically as hosts, Canada focuses on a mix of veteran leadership and youthful energy. Key players include Alphonso Davies, who recently returned from injury, and forward Jonathan David. Under coach Jesse Marsch, the team employs a high-pressing style that leverages speed and aggressive transitions.

The squad's base will shift from Toronto to Vancouver after the opening game, training mainly at the National Soccer Development Centre at the University of British Columbia.

Worldwide Broadcast Partners

The World Cup will be aired worldwide by various broadcasters such as:

• USA: FOX Network, FS1, Telemundo, Peacock, and Fubo
• UK: BBC and ITV
• Australia: SBS and SBS On Demand
• India: Zee Entertainment, DD Sports, and Zee5 app

Common Questions About Canada’s World Cup 2026 Campaign

• Group: Canada competes in Group B against Bosnia and Herzegovina, Qatar, and Switzerland.
• First match: Against Bosnia and Herzegovina on June 12.
• Base locations: Initially Toronto, then Vancouver for the remaining group stage.
• Key players: Alphonso Davies, Jonathan David, Ismaël Koné among others.
• Broadcast rights in Canada: Held exclusively by Bell Media with coverage on TSN and RDS.
• World Cup appearances: Canada has qualified three times (1986, 2022, 2026).
• Historic goal: Alphonso Davies scored Canada’s first-ever men’s World Cup goal in 2022.