Canada soccer fans march prior to a World Cup Group B soccer match, against Qatar in Vancouver, on Thursday, June 18, 2026. (Image Credit: THE CANADIAN PRESS/Ethan Cairns)
On the Cusp
Big World Cup win raises odds of Team Canada knockout matches in Vancouver
Jun 20, 2026 | 5:14 PM
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Canada’s resounding World Cup win over Qatar doesn’t just put the team in the driver’s seat to advance in the tournament for the first time — it raises the prospect of even more Team Canada action in Vancouver.
If Canada wins or draws against Switzerland at BC Place next Wednesday, it means the stadium will also host a knockout match for the home side on July 2.
And if they win again, BC Place would also host Team Canada on July 7 in the round of 16.
Those matches could be among the biggest sporting events Vancouver has ever hosted on the international stage, alongside the 2010 Olympic gold medal hockey match — although soccer’s truly global scale would potentially give them even more reach.
