Canada’s 2026 sports year didn’t end when the World Cup moved on. Toronto hosted six matches and a fan festival from June 11 to July 19, with the first men’s World Cup match on Canadian soil taking place on June 12. What Follows the World CupThe World Cup gave Canada a larger role in global sport, but it also sharpened attention around event planning. The event gives Canada a regular place in the North American golf calendar. That outdoor game gives Canada a national event with local feeling.