2026 World Cup Travel Guide

Updated: 2026-06-17 | Match schedules, ticket prices, visa rules and hotel prices may all change; please refer to official announcements as the authoritative source

The 2026 World Cup is jointly hosted by Canada, the United States and Mexico, running from June 11 all the way to July 19, with 48 teams and 104 matches spread across 16 cities — the largest edition in history. For Taiwanese fans, the key questions are usually “which leg should I fly out to, and how do I arrange flights and hotels without getting burned.” This article gathers together the core information for the Canadian side, so you can grab the big picture in one go, then click into each topic page in the World Cup Hub for more detail.

Canada has only two host cities this time: Toronto (BMO Field) and Vancouver (BC Place), hosting around 13 matches combined, including Canada’s group-stage games. If you want to watch the home team, Canada is scheduled to kick off its opening match on June 12 in Toronto, then move on to play in Vancouver. The actual matchups and fixtures are still subject to the official schedule, so be sure to double-check before you set off.

As for flights, the World Cup period stacks the North American peak travel season on top of the crowds drawn by the matches, so the earlier you book, the more flexibility you have. Taipei has direct flights to Vancouver, while flying to Toronto usually requires a connection; if you want to visit both cities, an open-jaw ticket flying “into Vancouver, out of Toronto” (or the reverse) is recommended, saving you the time of a round-trip back-and-forth. When comparing prices, remember to factor in add-on fees such as baggage and seat selection — budget airlines may look cheap, but once everything is totaled up they aren’t necessarily a good deal.

For hotels and bookings, it’s best to book as early as possible: room rates around the stadiums on match weekends jump noticeably, and the closer it gets to kickoff, the harder it is to find a reasonable price. If your budget is limited, consider staying in areas slightly further out along the subway or rapid-transit lines and taking public transport to the venue — this is usually far better value than insisting on a spot right next to the stadium. My own experience is to lock in a spot first with a free-cancellation option, then fine-tune once the schedule and itinerary are confirmed — much more reassuring than gambling on a last-minute bargain.

For getting to the venue, both Toronto and Vancouver tend to boost public-transit frequency on match days. Driving to the stadium often runs into traffic controls and a near-impossible parking situation, so taking the subway / SkyTrain is usually less hassle. Be sure to buy tickets only through official or authorized channels — secondhand resale scams are especially rampant during major events. For ways to identify them, see World Cup Ticket Fraud Prevention. And don’t be discouraged if you didn’t snag a ticket: both cities will host official viewing parties (Fan Festivals) with an equally lively atmosphere — see World Cup Viewing Parties for details.

About visas: Taiwanese passport holders can enter Canada visa-free, but you must apply online in advance for an Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA), which costs CAD 7. It is recommended to apply early and keep the approval letter on hand at all times. There will be heavy arrival crowds during the event, so allow extra time for clearing immigration. eTA rules and fees are subject to Canada’s official announcements.

For more leg-by-leg guides, enter via the World Cup Hub, which also includes topic pages such as World Cup Transportation and Toronto BMO Field Stadium Guide, so you can plan in more depth based on the city you’ve chosen. Policies, tickets, transport and prices may all change, so before you travel please refer to the official pages as the authoritative source.

For the official schedule and the latest announcements, see the FIFA World Cup 26 official website.