Information for fans and travellers — FIFA World Cup 26™
Get ready for your trip with helpful resources. Find information on travel documents and transportation, get packing tips and advice for travelling within Canada and abroad.
Get ready to enter Canada
What you need to attend or work at a match Apply early
Find out what documents you need to enter Canada as a fan, player, worker or volunteer. Apply early, so you don’t miss your event.
Travelling with children and minors
Make sure you carry proper identification and travel documents for yourself and any children or minors travelling with you.
Restricted and prohibited goods
To avoid penalties, including fines, seizure or prosecution, make sure you have the information you need before attempting to import items into Canada.
Plan before you pack
It’s important to know that the items you bring (food, animals, plants) can pose a risk to Canada's environment, people and animals. Some products can’t be brought into Canada.
Border reminder checklist
Travellers crossing the border, especially during peak periods, can prepare ahead of time. Be sure to follow these travel tips.
Land border wait times
Current estimated wait times at 28 of Canada's busiest land border crossings.
Air travel tips
Air travel
Preparing for a flight, airport security, health concerns and more.
Use Advance Declaration to save time at the border
Submit your customs and immigration declaration before flying into Canada.
Current airport wait times
Wait times in Canada’s main and international airports.
Travel outside Canada
Mexico travel advice
Make informed decisions and travel safely while you’re in Mexico. Consult the official Government of Canada travel information and advice.
United States travel advice
Make informed decisions and travel safely while you’re in the U.S. Consult the official Government of Canada travel information and advice.
Registration of Canadians Abroad
Free service that allows the Government of Canada to notify you in case of an emergency at your destination or a personal emergency at home.
Tools to stay safe and healthy
Mass gatherings and large events
Learn how to reduce the risks of participating in a large public event, such as a sporting event.
Travel Health Notice
Travel health advice for Canadians going to Mexico or the U.S. for the FIFA World Cup 26™.
Eat and drink safely abroad
Always take precautions with food and water to avoid getting sick.
Sexual health and travel
Precautions to take to protect yourself from sexually transmitted infections (STIs) while travelling abroad.
Gender-Based Violence: It’s Not Just
Gender-based violence is a serious issue that tends to increase during large-scale sporting events. Learning about it and understanding the risks is the first step in making a difference.
Human trafficking isn’t what you think it is
Human trafficking can be hard to spot. Learn about the warning signs and how to report suspected incidences.
Consequences of unauthorized work
Learn about your rights and the conditions of your work permit to avoid serious consequences of unauthorized work.
Online child sexual exploitation
Online predators use kid-friendly apps to meet and exploit children. Learn to recognize the signs and help protect children from harm.
Cyber threat — major international sporting events
Attendees, athletes, government officials, organizations and businesses are encouraged to take appropriate measures to protect their systems against cyber threats.
Plan for the weather
Access current weather conditions and forecasts.
On social media
- #FIFAWorldCup
- #WeAreCanada