Canada Celebrates is coming to Windsor!
FIFA World Cup 2026 is coming to Canada and FIFA is kicking off a first-of-its-kind programme bringing communities across Canada together to celebrate the biggest FIFA World Cup™ in history.
From shared match moments to culture, community and celebration, this is where Canada comes together as one – and Windsor is part of the journey on Wednesday July 15th, 2026.
Stay tuned for more info soon and how you can participate in this unique event!
“Windsor is proud to be part of the excitement surrounding the FIFA World Cup 2026 through Canada Celebrates. Hosting this event at City Hall Square on Wednesday July 15th creates an incredible opportunity to bring our community together in the heart of downtown” said City of Windsor Mayor Drew Dilkens. “Canada Celebrates will welcome residents and visitors alike to experience the energy of the world’s game. This is about more than sport; it’s about showcasing Windsor on a national stage and creating vibrant moments that connect people and celebrate our city.”
“Canada Celebrates is exactly the kind of event that activates our downtown and drives meaningful visitation to Windsor Essex” said Gordon Orr, CEO of Tourism Windsor Essex Pelee Island and CEO, Invest WindsorEssex. “Taking over City Hall Square this July, it will bring fans together for a shared FIFA World Cup experience – filling our core with energy while supporting local businesses, restaurants and hotels. Being part of a nationwide celebration tied to one of the world’s largest sporting events positions Windsor as a must-visit destination and puts us firmly on the map during a truly global moment.”
Canada Celebrates the FIFA World Cup 2026™, a first-of-its-kind programme that will unite communities across the tournament co-host country and carry the energy, pride and passion that are synonymous with the world’s biggest sporting event beyond the Host Cities of Toronto and Vancouver.
Canada Celebrates will bring football fans together for live match viewings, football-themed activations, cultural programming, music, food, and moments of national pride. It will run throughout the tournament from July 11th through July 19th including a stop at City Hall Square, Windsor on July 15th. The programme will bring FIFA World Cup energy to Windsor – and to all 38 stops across 34 communities within a two-hour drive of more than 75% of Canadian residents.
FIFA Commercial Partners Coca-Cola, Kia, Michelob Ultra, Hisense, McDonald’s, and The Home Depot along with Media Partner Bell Media are coming together to support Canada Celebrates by creating meaningful, accessible experiences for fans and families, countrywide. At its core, Canada Celebrates is a fan experience, recognising that supporters and communities are essential to the FIFA World Cup and creating welcoming spaces where people can gather, celebrate and connect through football. Stop specific programming details will be released in due course.
The FIFA World Cup 2026 will be the biggest sporting event ever, with Canada hosting alongside Mexico and the United States across 16 Host Cities, with 48 teams and 104 matches showcasing the world’s game in North America. Taking place from 11 June to 19 July, the tournament will unite not just the entire continent but indeed the world as fans from around the globe fill the stadiums or tune in to follow the action. For the latest information on the competition, please visit the FIFA World Cup 2026 page on FIFA.com.
