Group A — opens the tournament at Estadio AztecaMexico
THU, JUN 11 · 18:00
Opening match · Estadio Azteca
THU, JUN 18 · 12:00
Guadalajara · Estadio Akron
WED, JUN 24 · 20:00
Monterrey · Estadio BBVA
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Local Guide · 2026
Montreal's guide
to the World Cup
Your nearest host is Toronto — 6 hr drive west on Highway 401, or 90 min flight YUL → YYZ. VIA Rail also runs in 5h.
Kickoff · Jun 11, 2026Counting down to the opening match
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Host nations
Track USA, Mexico, Canada
The three host nations every fan wants to follow. Save the dates — these are the fixtures that anchor the group stage.
Group A — opens the tournament at Estadio Azteca
Group B — split between Toronto and VancouverCanada
FRI, JUN 12 · 16:00
Toronto · BMO Field
SAT, JUN 20 · 16:00
Vancouver · BC Place
FRI, JUN 26 · 16:00
Toronto · BMO Field
Group D — opens in Los Angeles, knockouts likely on the East CoastUSA
FRI, JUN 12 · 13:00
Los Angeles · SoFi Stadium · Opener
SAT, JUN 20 · 20:00
MetLife Stadium · NY/NJ
FRI, JUN 26 · 20:00
Dallas · AT&T Stadium
Matches in Toronto
3 matches at BMO Field
The fixtures closest to Montreal. Opponents marked TBD are pending the final FIFA draw.
Group StageFRI, JUN 12 · 16:00
CanadaVSTBD
Canada's opener
Group StageFRI, JUN 19 · 16:00
TBDVSTBD
Group StageFRI, JUN 26 · 16:00
CanadaVSTBD
Getting there
Travel + stadium logistics
Everything between your front door in Montreal and your seat at BMO Field.
- YYZ (Pearson International)
- YTZ (Billy Bishop downtown)
UP Express train YYZ → Union Station (25 min). From Union, take TTC streetcar 509 west to Exhibition Place (15 min). Stadium is at the western edge of downtown.
Almost no parking near BMO — public transit is the only sane option on matchday.
Pleasant, 20–28°C. June can be humid; July often perfect.
6 hr drive west on Highway 401, or 90 min flight YUL → YYZ. VIA Rail also runs in 5h.
Where to stay
Best Toronto neighborhoods
Match-day hotel prices spike 3–5× in host cities. Book the neighborhood, not just the price.
Eat + drink near the stadium
Toronto food picks
Where to fuel up before kickoff — and where to keep the night going after.
Official Fan Fest
FIFA Fan Fest Toronto
Iconic skating rink turned giant viewing plaza, with the 'TORONTO' sign in the background of every photo.
Free entry. Open daily during matches.
Check the official FIFA app for daily programming, screen schedules and on-site amenities at the Toronto fan fest.
Did you know
Toronto FC plays here in MLS. The stadium sits within Exhibition Place, walking distance from the CN Tower.
Match-day pro tips
From people who've done this
TTC has WC-themed day passes — buy one.
BMO has been expanded to 45k for the tournament with temporary seating.
Tipping in Canada: 15–20% standard, often added automatically for tables of 6+.
Where to watch locally
Soccer bars in Montreal
Not making the trip? These local pubs show the matches. Arrive early on USA, Mexico or Canada days.
This guide is curated by VisitSoccer. Match opponents marked TBD are pending final FIFA draw outcomes — bookmark the page; we update as confirmations come in.