Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney (R) speaks as he stands on stage with Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum and President Donald Trump during the draw for the 2026 soccer World Cup at the Kennedy Center in Washington, on Dec. 5, 2025. AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin
The Canadian men’s soccer team is slated to play against Qatar, Switzerland, and possibly Italy in the first round of the 2026 World Cup, according to a draw held Dec. 5 by the Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA).
Canada is hosting next year’s World Cup alongside Mexico and the United States. This week’s draw determines who Canada will face in round one as well as where each of the games will be played.
