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Vancouver is one of sixteen host cities for FIFA World Cup 26™

BC Place will host seven matches, including five group stage fixtures and two knockout matches in the Round of 32 and Round of 16, creating a significant opportunity for British Columbia’s tourism industry to welcome fans and share our province with viewers around the world.

Connecting fans to experiences around BC

 

The matches may be the main event during FIFA World Cup 26™ at BC Place, but some of the best seats are beyond the stadium—where mountains rise and oceans meet the horizon. Want experiences beyond the matches? Book authentic BC journeys, crafted for FIFA World Cup 26™ travellers seeking more than the matches.

 

Surfer and carver, Gwaliga Hart, surfing at North Beach, Naikoon Provincial Park.

Vancouver match line-up at a glance   

 

Destination BC’s Scholar in Residence, Dr. Jarrett Bachman, has also provided a helpful look and analysis of how the Vancouver matches may unfold.

To learn more about matches in Vancouver, visit VancouverFWC26.ca/matches.

Teams Playing in Vancouver: Market Profiles

Australia

  • Population: 26.5 million

  • GDP per capita (2025): US$66,000

  • Global outbound estimate (2026): 14.1 million overnight departures

  • Arrivals to BC: 182,260 in 2024; 182,935 in 2025 (+0.4%)

  • Air arrivals to YVR (Jan-Mar 2026 vs previous year): (+11.4%)

  • BC’s share of arrivals (2025): 69%

  • Air bookings (Apr-Sep 2026 vs previous year): (+13%)

Belgium

  • Population: 11.8 million
  • GDP per capita (2025): US$61,000
  • Global outbound estimate (2026): 20.5 million overnight departures
  • Arrivals to BC: 7,237 in 2024; 7,417 in 2025 (+2.5%)
  • Air arrivals to YVR (Jan-Mar 2026 vs previous year): (+3.2%)
  • BC’s share of arrivals (2025): 11%
  • Air bookings (Apr-Sep 2026 vs previous year): (+29%)

Egypt

  • Population: 112 million

  • GDP per capita (2025): US$3,400

  • Global outbound estimate (2026): 2.7 million overnight departures

  • Arrivals to BC: 647 in 2024; 795 in 2025 (+23%)

  • Air arrivals to YVR (Jan-Mar 2026 vs previous year): (-3%)

  • BC’s share of arrivals (2025): 5%

  • Air bookings (Apr-Sep 2026 vs previous year): (-17%)

New Zealand

  • Population: 5.3 million

  • GDP per capita (2025): US$49,000

  • Global outbound estimate (2026): 4.1 million overnight departures

  • Arrivals to BC: 43,346 in 2024; 45,342 in 2025 (+4.6%)

  • Air arrivals to YVR (Jan-Mar 2026 vs previous year): (+1%)

  • BC’s share of arrivals (2025): 79%

  • Air bookings (Apr-Sep 2026 vs previous year): (+21%)

Qatar

  • Population: 2.7 million

  • GDP per capita (2025): US$73,000

  • Global outbound estimate (2026): 1.5 million overnight departures

  • Arrivals to BC: 696 in 2024; 549 in 2025 (–21%)

  • Air arrivals to YVR (Jan-Mar 2026 vs previous year): N/A

  • BC’s share of arrivals (2025): 6%

  • Air bookings (Apr-Sep 2026 vs previous year): (+10%)

Switzerland

  • Population: 8.8 million

  • GDP per capita (2025): US$110,000

  • Global outbound estimate (2026): 15.0 million overnight departures

  • Arrivals to BC: 19,698 in 2024; 20,444 in 2025 (+4%)

  • Air arrivals to YVR (Jan-Mar 2026 vs previous year): (+10%)

  • BC’s share of arrivals (2025): 19%

  • Air bookings (Apr-Sep 2026 vs previous year: (+13.2)

Turkey

  • Population: 85 million

  • GDP per capita (2025): US$18,000

  • Global outbound estimate (2026): 9.2 million overnight departures

  • Arrivals to BC: 3,687 in 2024; 5,176 in 2025 (+48%)

  • Air arrivals to YVR (Jan-Mar 2026 vs previous year): (+9%)

  • BC’s share of arrivals (2025): 20%

  • Air bookings (Apr-Sep 2026 vs previous year): (+2%)

Teams Playing in Vancouver

 

Last updated: June 6, 2026

  • Match dates are based on the latest FIFA World Cup 26™ schedule.
  • Details will be refreshed after the official draw, and as qualification progresses.

For questions about this page or to share examples of industry activity related to FIFA World Cup 26™, please contact: [email protected]

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