The path is determined, but not fully known.

Sitting in the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C. on Friday afternoon, the 2026 FIFA World Cup began to feel more real for Canada men’s national team head coach Jesse Marsch.

Amid the fanfare, Canada learned their journey and the challenges that await at Toronto ’s BMO Field and Vancouver ’s BC Place during the group stage.

Les Rouges will open the World Cup in Toronto on June 12 against the UEFA Playoff Path A winner, meaning one of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Italy, Wales or Northern Ireland. They'll then face Qatar (June 18) and Switzerland (June 24) on the West Coast.

“We're excited to know our opponents. It's not the toughest, it's not the easiest, and it's a little bit weird not knowing what your third opponent is, but we're excit

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