City of Toronto

Toronto is home to more than three million people whose diversity and experiences make this great city Canada’s leading economic engine and one of the world’s most diverse and livable cities. As the fourth largest city in North America, Toronto is a proud host city for the FIFA World Cup 26™ along with 15 others in Canada, Mexico and the United States.Embodying the “The World in a City” theme, Toronto showcases its passion for soccer and multicultural identity. The City’s diverse neighbourhoods, united by a profound love for soccer, eagerly anticipate welcoming fans from around the world. With more countries, cities, teams and matches, the FIFA World Cup 26™ is expected to be the most inclusive and diverse sporting event ever.The tournament and its legacy are expected to generate significant economic, cultural and community benefits for Toronto by creating thousands of jobs, welcoming visitors from across the globe and generating hundreds of millions of dollars in positive economic output. The tournament is also expected to drive growth in local participation in soccer through role models, enhanced playing facilities and improved coaching and organizing capacities as legacies.