The FIFA World Cup is less than one year away — and it's going to be one of the biggest sporting events Canada has ever seen.

FIFA president Gianni Infantino attempts to explain the expected global impact of the 48-team 2026 World Cup hosted by the U.S., Mexico and Canada.

Canada is one of three host countries for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, an opportunity Jesse Marsch isn't letting go to waste.

The last two World Cup hosts — Russia in 2018 and Qatar in 2022 — allowed visitors to enter their countries with a game ticket essentially doubling as their visa. Both governments also performed background checks on all visitors coming to the tournament.

From June 11 to July 19, 2026, the FIFA World Cup will feature 104 games across 16 cities in North America, with 11 cities in the United States.

Costa Rica remains a veteran squad and has done well in World Cup qualifying so far, led by NYCFC striker Alonso Martinez and should be able to come away with the second spot in the group. The Dominican Republic are the likely fourth-place finisher here, given the top talents available on the other three teams.

Get the latest lines, futures, and betting insights as Spain leads the early favorites and see where Argentina stand as defending champs.

World Cup in Canada, the U.S. and Mexico is officially one year away, and across the board there is still plenty to be done.

Canada's head coach said he “doesn't care” about the U.S. men's national team ahead of an important Concacaf Gold Cup.