Canada, Mexico, and the United States had what will be seen as relatively favorable draws for the 2026 World Cup.

Five other games will also kick off in Vancouver, including a Group D match June 13. That group includes USA and Paraguay (which will almost certainly play south of the border), so that leaves Australia and another playoff winner at BC Place.

Canada could kick off its 2026 World Cup campaign against No. 66 Jordan, No. 68 Cabo Verde, No. 72 Ghana or No. 86 New Zealand. But the Canadian men could also face No. 12 Italy in their June 12 opener at Toronto's BMO Field.

Tickets to next summer's FIFA World Cup games in Vancouver and Toronto continue to be a hot commodity, despite eye-popping resale prices.

Canada finds out its group opponents today for next summer’s expanded 48-nation FIFA World Cup at the tournament draw in Washington, D.C.

The men’s World Cup draw was going well for Canada until Pot 4. Instead of one of the weakest teams, Canada drew the winner of UEFA Playoff A, which will see favourite Italy, the 12th-ranked team in the world,