FIFA World Cup 2026 celebrations span Canada, including Windsor stop in July

Windsor will join 33 communities included in the route for Canada Celebrates the FIFA World Cup 2026.

FIFA unveiled the route on Wednesday, calling it a first-of-its-kind programme that will unite communities across the tournament co-host country and carry the energy, pride and passion beyond the host cities of Toronto and Vancouver.

Canada Celebrates will bring football fans together for live match viewings, football-themed activations, cultural programming, music, food, and moments of national pride.

It will run throughout the tournament from 11 June to 19 July, with pre-tournament stops on June 1 and June 5 respectively, along with supporting stops for the FIFA World Cup Trophy Tour by Coca-Cola.

Windsor stop

The Windsor stop is on July 15.

“Windsor is proud to be part of the excitement surrounding the FIFA World Cup 2026 through Canada Celebrates. Hosting this event at City Hall Square on Wednesday July 15 creates an incredible opportunity to bring our community together in the heart of downtown,” said Windsor Mayor Drew Dilkens.

“Canada Celebrates will welcome residents and visitors alike to experience the energy of the world’s game. This is about more than sport; it’s about showcasing Windsor on a national stage and creating vibrant moments that connect people and celebrate our city.”

The event is planned for City Hall Square.

“Taking over City Hall Square this July, it will bring fans together for a shared FIFA World Cup experience - filling our core with energy while supporting local businesses, restaurants and hotels. Being part of a nationwide celebration tied to one of the world’s largest sporting events positions Windsor as a must-visit destination and puts us firmly on the map during a truly global moment,” said Gordon Orr, CEO of Tourism Windsor Essex Pelee Island and CEO, Invest WindsorEssex.

Cross-Canada events

The program will bring FIFA World Cup energy to 38 stops across 34 communities within a two-hour drive of more than 75 per cent of Canadian residents.

Stop-specific programming details have not yet been released.

“As a Canadian, it’s incredibly meaningful to bring a taste of the FIFA World Cup 2026 to communities across the country and ensure Canadian residents can be part of this historic moment. We’re proud to work alongside such passionate partners to deliver experiences that reflect a shared pride and love of football, across Canada;’ said Vittorio Montagliani, FIFA Vice-president and Concacaf president.

From April 9 through May 26, Canada Celebrates will be featured as part of the FIFA World Cup Trophy Tour by Coca-Cola, offering enhanced fan experiences and the chance to see the original FIFA World Cup Trophy in seven cities across Canada -Vancouver, Calgary, Winnipeg, Montreal, Halifax, Ottawa and Toronto. Dates and details can be found at Cokeurl.com/trophy.

The FIFA World Cup 2026 will be the biggest sporting event ever, with Canada hosting alongside Mexico and the United States across 16 Host Cities, with 48 teams and 104 matches showcasing the world’s game in North America. Taking place from 11 June to 19 July, the tournament will unite not just the entire continent but indeed the world as fans from around the globe fill the stadiums or tune in to follow the action. For the latest information on the competition, please visit the FIFA World Cup 2026 page on FIFA.com.

Full details of the Windsor event can be found at visitwindsoressex.com/canadacelebrates.

Canada Celebrates Community Stops

East

• 1 June - Mount Pearl, Newfoundland
• 11 + 12 June - Halifax, Nova Scotia
• 15 June - Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island
• 18 June - Moncton, New Brunswick
• 21 June - Quebec City, Quebec
• 27 June - Kingston, Ontario
• 1 July - Mississauga, Ontario
• 4 July - London, Ontario
• 7 July - Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation
• 9 July - Burlington, Ontario
• 11 July- Waterloo Region, Ontario
• 11 July - North Bay, Ontario
• 15 July - Windsor, Ontario
• 15 July - Vaughan, Ontario
• 18 + 19 July - Niagara Falls, Ontario
• 18 + 19 July - Brampton, Ontario

West

• 5 June - Whitehorse, Yukon
• 11 + 12 June - Fort St. John, British Columbia
• 18 June - Kamloops, British Columbia
• 20 June - Salmon Arm, British Columbia
• 22 June - Revelstoke, British Columbia
• 24 June - Nelson, British Columbia
• 27 June - Cranbrook, British Columbia
• 1 July - Edmonton, British Columbia
• 4 July - Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
• 7 July - Kenora, Ontario