How to Watch Canada’s Matches at the 2026 FIFA World Cup: Schedule, Channels, and Streaming Options

Canada’s Upcoming Match in the 2026 FIFA World Cup

Canada’s next game in the 2026 FIFA World Cup group stage will be against Qatar on Thursday, June 18, 2026. The match kicks off at 3:00 PM local time at BC Place in Vancouver, which corresponds to 11:00 PM BST.

Canada’s Group B Opponents and Match Schedule

As co-hosts, Canada plays in Group B alongside Bosnia and Herzegovina, Qatar, and Switzerland. The matches are split between Toronto on the East Coast and Vancouver on the West Coast.

Broadcasting and Streaming in Canada

Bell Media holds exclusive rights for the 2026 FIFA World Cup across Canada. English-language fans can watch every match live on TSN channels, with 45 major games including all Canadian matches, the semi-finals, and final also airing on the free-to-air network CTV. French speakers get full coverage on RDS.

Digital viewers can stream matches through TSN+, the TSN App, and TSN.ca. CTV broadcasts are also available via the CTV App and the premium streaming service Crave.

Canada’s Team and Preparation for the Tournament

After their return to the World Cup in 2022, where they scored their first-ever goal, Canada is ready to compete strongly on home soil. The squad blends experienced players like Alphonso Davies and Jonathan David with fresh talent. Thanks to their host nation status, Canada bypassed qualifiers and focused on high-stakes friendlies and continental matches to prepare.

Under coach Jesse Marsch, appointed in 2024 with experience from top European leagues, Canada plays an aggressive style emphasizing high pressing and quick transitions. Players like Davies, Stephen Eustáquio, and Ismaël Koné provide the speed and athleticism crucial to this approach. Marsch’s system will face its toughest test against world-class offenses in Group B.

Worldwide FIFA World Cup 2026 Broadcasters

The tournament will be broadcast globally by various networks, including TSN and CTV in Canada, FOX and Telemundo in the United States, BBC and ITV in the UK, and SBS in Australia, among others.

Selected Broadcasters by Region

• Canada: TSN+, TSN1, CTV, RDS App, CTV App, Crave
• USA: FOX Network, FS1, Telemundo, Peacock, fuboTV
• UK: BBC One, BBC Two, ITV1, ITV4, STV Scotland
• Australia: SBS, SBS On Demand
• India: Zee Entertainment, DD Sports, Zee5