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FIFA World Cup Vancouver tickets: How to buy, best seats, teams and schedule for 2026 soccer matches

Emily Dozier

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It wouldn't be a World Cup without Vancouver. Canada's west coast will host a handful of matches during the 2026 FIFA tournament throughout North America. If you're interested in heading up north to see all the action, here's what to know about tickets.

Eleven years after hosting part of the Women's World Cup, including the gold medal final, Vancouver gets another shot at the fun. Seven matches will be played at BC Place Vancouver, including two group stage fixtures for Team Canada and a Round of 16 match.

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World-class soccer talent for a world-class city. Mountain views on one side, vast scenes on ocean blue on the other. Vancouver is the place to be when the FIFA World Cup kicks off.

Want to be part of the fun? Here's how with a schedule of matches and the best way to get tickets for the tournament in Vancouver.

FIFA World Cup in Vancouver tickets

Tickets to the 2026 World Cup are officially sold through FIFA. The Visa presale draw, the first of sale of the tournament, closed on September 19. The lottery is available only for Visa cardholders who create a FIFA ID.

Those interested in seeing matches in Vancouver can register for the latest news and ticket information here.

However, you can also purchase tickets through StubHub now. City and location can be sorted using drop down selections. Passes are not guaranteed to be authenticated by FIFA and may be priced higher than face value.

Currently, the group stage matches featuring Team Canada (June 18 and June 24) have get-in prices of $640 and $570, respectively. Costs for the Round of 16 match start at $670.

Click the link below to view more prices, seats and the latest ticket availability.

BUY NOW: Best prices, seats for FIFA World Cup matches at BC Place Vancouver

FIFA World Cup in Vancouver schedule

While matchups are yet to be determined, a FIFA World Cup schedule is set with play dates decided.

Below is the schedule for all games at BC Place Vancouver.

DateRoundMatch
Sat., June 13Group StageGroup D - TBD
Thurs., June 18Group StageGroup B - Canada vs. TBD
Sun., June 21Group StageGroup G - TBD
Wed., June 24Group StageGroup B - Canada vs. TBD
Fri., June 26Group StageGroup G - TBD
Thurs., July 2Round of 32Group B winner vs. Group E/F/G/I/J third place
Tues., July 7Round of 16TBD

FIFA World Cup in Vancouver teams, groups

Participating teams and groups will be determined in spring of 2026. However, all three host countries – USA, Canada and Mexico – have earned automatic bids to the World Cup.

Here's how qualifications are split between confederations:

  • AFC – Eight direct spots + one inter-confederations play-off place
  • CAF – Nine direct spots + one inter-confederations play-off place
  • CONCACAF – Six direct spots + two inter-confederations play-off places
  • CONMEBOL – Six direct spots + one inter-confederation play-off place
  • OFC – One direct spot + one inter-confederations play-off place
  • EUFA – 16 direct spots

A handful of non-hosting teams have officially qualified for the tournament. It includes Japan, New Zealand, Iran, Argentina, Australia, Uzbekistan, Jordan, Korea Republic, Ecuador, Brazil, Uruguay, Colombia, Paraguay, Morocco and Tunisia.

BC Place Vancouver seating chart for 2026 FIFA World Cup

BC Place Vancouver seating chart

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Emily Dozier

Emily Dozier is a live events and lifestyle writer at The Sporting News, covering everything from sporting events and music festivals to broadway shows and stand-up comedy. Based out of New York, she graduated from the University of Georgia with a bachelor’s degree in journalism. When not covering the SN tickets beat, Emily enjoys playing volleyball and cooking. Prior to joining The Sporting News in 2023, Emily covered the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup for the Associated Press.