With 185 days to go, most teams playing in Vancouver confirmed and the match schedule released, Vancouver is advancing preparations to welcome the world for FIFA World Cup 2026™. As one of 16 Host Cities, the Host Committee team is working hard to deliver seven unforgettable matches at BC Place Vancouver while ensuring everyone experiences the very best of Vancouver and BC.
In collaboration with partners, Vancouver’s Host Committee is overlaying the Final Draw information on plans to date, making adjustments as needed and continuing to advance key priorities to ensure full readiness for the world's biggest sporting event. Knowing which teams will play in Vancouver is key information to support planning inputs to ensure delivery of the best possible experience for teams, fans, visitors and locals alike.
Below are some progress highlights as the countdown continues.
- Killarney Park Training Site: One of two required training venues, the Killarney Park training site is ahead of schedule and 95% complete. It includes a temporary team building with locker rooms, as well as a temporary tournament-time high-performance pitch engineered for strength, density and safety. Many of the site upgrades are lasting community legacies that will support future recreation and community events. Learn more at www.vancouverfwc26.ca/community-hub/training-sites
- FIFA Fan Festival™: Construction of the renewed PNE Amphitheatre at the heart of the Festival is progressing on schedule. The impressive venue is a major investment in Vancouver’s cultural infrastructure, creating a world-class venue for music, festivals, arts and community events. Programming will be designed to ensure Vancouver’s FIFA Fan Festival™ is a place for fans to watch and celebrate between matches. Coordination with FIFA and the PNE is ongoing, with announcements coming in early 2026.
- Host City Dressing Program: The dressing program, or official tournament look, will bring the vibrant tournament atmosphere to Vancouver’s streets, bridges, transit stations, and public spaces, creating a consistent visual identity. Design work is underway, with select installations starting in Q1 2026.
For more progress updates including the Volunteer Program, community activation, transportation and mobility, “Last Mile” journey to and from BC Place Vancouver and more, see the progress and look-ahead fact sheet on our website here.
Stay tuned and stay connected
There are many more exciting milestones upcoming on the road to 2026 such as FIFA’s release of the tournament song and album, and 100 Days to Go celebrations. Visit our media hub or follow our Instagram, X and Facebook accounts @FWC26Vancouver, to stay updated.
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Jessie Adcock, Host Committee Lead
“While the Host Committee is leading coordination and delivery, an event of this magnitude takes a collective effort from countless people and organizations. We’ve been working tirelessly with our partners to plan and deliver an experience that showcases Vancouver and BC as a premier destination for tourism and investment, while ensuring an event that is spectacular and inclusive for everyone, residents and visitors alike.”
Ken Sim, Mayor of Vancouver
"With the FIFA World Cup Final Draw complete, momentum is building. Vancouver is coming together with partners across the city, province and country to welcome the world in 2026. This is an incredible opportunity to celebrate our communities, share our culture, and highlight the incredible experiences that make Vancouver unique. The progress announced today will help ensure an unforgettable tournament this summer and deliver benefits that will be felt long after the final whistle."
Laura Christensen, Chair, Vancouver Board of Parks and Recreation
“I’m delighted to see the progress made on the new Venue Specific Training Site at Killarney Park. The training site will offer a world-class location for teams as they train and prepare for matches at BC Place. We can’t wait to welcome the world’s best to one of our many beautiful parks next summer!
Download official photos and b-roll of the Killarney Park Venue Specific Training Site at www.vancouverfwc26.ca/media-hub/media-resources. Photo credit City of Vancouver.
Media contacts:
FIFA World Cup 2026™ Vancouver Host Committee
City of Vancouver
media@vancouver.ca
General FIFA World Cup 2026™ media inquiries
FIFA Media Team
media@fifa.org
