It’s the final countdown: two months until the FIFA World Cup 2026™ begins

With two months to go until the world’s largest sporting event arrives in North America, the excitement is real in the City of Mississauga.

The tournament will be hosted by Canada, the United States and Mexico, and runs from June 11 to July 19, 2026. Forty‑eight teams, including Canada, will compete in 104 matches across North America, including games in Toronto. The City expects strong community interest and excitement across Mississauga.

Hosting Canada Celebrates FIFA World Cup 2026™

The City of Mississauga is excited to host a stop on the Canada Celebrates FIFA World Cup 2026^TM tour in partnership with Visit Mississauga, as announced earlier today. Taking place on July 1 in downtown Mississauga, there will be lots happening in the heart of the city this Canada Day. This one‑day event will attract visitors and fans from across the country to watch the tournament, participate in soccer-themed festivities and enjoy the jubilation of the game.

This tour stop will showcase Mississauga on a national stage and add to the City’s FIFA World Cup 2026™ plans.

Stay tuned for more exciting updates to come, including the match schedule and city-wide celebrations. For additional details, please visit the saugaLIVE website in the coming weeks as plans are finalized.

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“Being selected as a stop along the Canada Celebrates FIFA World Cup 2026™ tour is an honour that builds upon Mississauga’s passion for sports. Bringing the excitement of the FIFA World Cup 2026™ to our downtown will only help ignite the passion and growing popularity of soccer, not only in Mississauga but provincially and nationally. We look forward to seeing the activation on Canada Day and taking part in the planned festivities as we wear our red and white with Canadian pride.” – Deputy Mayor John Kovac

“We’re excited to welcome the Canada Celebrates FIFA World Cup 2026™ tour to Mississauga. With residents connected to countries around the world, the FIFA World Cup 2026™ is an exciting chance to celebrate culture, community and passion for soccer. As a City, we continue to invest in high‑quality indoor and outdoor fields and multi‑use sports complexes, creating welcoming spaces where people of all ages and skill levels can come together through sport and the game of soccer.” – Raj Sheth, Commissioner, Community Services

“We are proud to see Canada co-host the FIFA World Cup 2026™ alongside Mexico and the United States. This global moment is an exciting opportunity to showcase Mississauga’s energy, diversity and all its vibrant experiences. Visit Mississauga is pleased to sponsor the Canada Celebrates FIFA World Cup 2026™ tour stop in our city—bringing the spirit of the tournament to our community and inviting visitors to come celebrate with us. We look forward to welcoming the world this summer and cheer on Team Canada.” – Victoria Clarke, CEO, Visit Mississauga

Deputy Mayor John Kovac stands with Peter Montopoli, Chief Tournament Officer, Canada, FIFA World Cup 2026™

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