Overview
- The official World Cup trophy began a cross‑Canada tour in Vancouver with an unveiling by 2006 winner Fabio Cannavaro, and it is scheduled to visit major cities through May 26.
- FIFA and Canadian organizers released the full Canada Celebrates route, a free travelling fan festival with 38 stops in 34 communities from June 1 to July 19.
- Organizers say stadium preparations are on track, with BMO Field set for handover to FIFA on May 13 and BC Place between May 13 and 15 after natural grass installation starts following the April 25 match.
- Ticket access has moved into the Last‑Minute Sales Phase on a first‑come basis, with FIFA’s official resale marketplace reopened for verified resales as availability and prices continue to shift.
- Canada will play group matches on June 12 in Toronto and on June 18 and 24 in Vancouver, which will host seven total games including two knockout rounds, while Toronto stages six.