Canada Celebrates the FIFA World Cup 2026™
Join us on July 1 for Canada Celebrates the FIFA World Cup 2026™ in Mississauga, a free, family-friendly event that brings communities together to celebrate Canada's journey to the world's biggest sporting event.
The FIFA World Cup 2026™ hits Mississauga, Wednesday, 1 July, as Canada Celebrates brings a high-energy, one-day event to the grounds of Square One Shopping Centre P3 Parking Lot.
Hosted by Selena Jasmine Singh, the event will feature live international match action, appearances from guest speakers, musical performances by DJ Andre 905 and Rhythm Works drumming group, and on-site football activations.
This free, family-friendly event offers an opportunity to experience the excitement and passion of the FIFA World Cup 2026™.
Main stage programming
- 12 pm – England vs Congo DR
- 4 pm – Belgium vs Senegal
- 8 pm – USA vs Bosnia and Herzegovina
Mini pitch programming
Dedicated mini pitch activities featuring International Soccer Club Gold, North Mississauga Soccer Club, Muslim Youth Soccer League and Dixie Soccer Club.
Road closures
Closed from June 30 at 6:00 am to July 2 at 6:00 am
- Mercer Street from Princess Royal to City Centre Drive
- City Centre Drive from Mercer Street to Duke of York Bouleva
Closed from July 1 from 9:00 am to 11:30 pm
- Duke of York Boulevard from Burnhamthorpe Road W. to Prince of Wales Drive
- Princess Royal Drive from Living Arts Drive to Mercer Street
- City Centre Drive from Living Arts Drive to Duke of York Boulevard
Closed from July 1 from 7:00 pm to 11:30 pm
- Living Arts Drive from Burnhamthorpe Road W. to Prince of Wales Drive
- Burnhamthorpe Road W. from Confederation Parkway to Hurontario Street
- Exchange Road from Burnhamthorpe Road W. to City Centre Drive
- Kariya Gate from Burnhamthorpe Road W. to City Centre Drive (north-bound lanes only)
Visit Miway.ca for Canada Day transit service schedule.
About Canada Celebrates the FIFA World Cup 2026™
Canada Celebrates the FIFA World Cup 2026™ is a first-of-its-kind programme that will unite communities across the co-host country throughout the tournament, which runs from 11 June to 19 July 2026, in celebration of the biggest FIFA World Cup™ in history.
Delivered as a series of free-to-the-public, one-day community celebrations across the country, Canada Celebrates will bring football fans together for live match viewings, football-themed activations, cultural programming, music, food and shared moments of national pride. As the country prepares to host its first FIFA World Cup alongside Mexico and the United States, Canada Celebrates will carry the energy, pride and passion that are synonymous with the tournament beyond the Host Cities of Toronto and Vancouver as part of this historic global occasion.