4537) FIFA World Cup 2026, Canada: The Royal Canadian Mint (RCM) has issued two Gold Coins (1.00 oz, 5.00 oz and 1/4 oz) and three silver coins - (1.00 oz, 1.00 oz and 5.00 oz) commemorating the Football matrches which will be played in Toronto and Vancouver: Date/Year of Coins issue: 14.05.2026:
The 2026 FIFA World Cup will be the 23rd edition of the FIFA World Cup, the quadrennial international men's soccer championship contested by the national teams of the member associations of FIFA.
The FIFA Cup - 2026.
The tournament will take place from June 11 to July 19, 2026.
It will be jointly hosted by sixteen cities—eleven in the United States, three in Mexico, and two in Canada.
The tournament will be the first FIFA World Cup to be hosted by three nations, and the first to include 48 teams, an expansion from 32 previously.
The United 2026 bid beat a rival bid by Morocco during a final vote at the 68th FIFA Congress in Moscow.
It will be the first men's World Cup since 2002 to be co-hosted by multiple nations.
With its past hosting of the 1970 and 1986 tournaments, Mexico will become the first country to host or co-host the men's World Cup three times.
The United States previously hosted the men's World Cup in 1994.
By contrast, it will be Canada's first-time hosting or co-hosting the men's tournament.
The event will return to its traditional Northern Hemisphere summer schedule after the 2022 World Cup in Qatar was uniquely held in November and December.
As the host nations, Canada, Mexico, and the United States all automatically qualified.
Cape Verde, Curaçao, Jordan, and Uzbekistan will all make their World Cup debuts.
Argentina are the defending champions, having won their third
World Cup title in 2022.
The official mascots for the FIFA World Cup 2026: Maple, Zayu and Clutch:
The Mascots - They are each an anthropomorphic moose, jaguar and bald eagle who were announced on September 25, 2025.
Species: Moose (Maple), Jaguar (Zayu), Bald eagle (Clutch)
Nationality: Canadian (Maple), Mexican (Zayu), American (Clutch)
Description of the Mascots:
Maple is an anthropomorphic Canadian moose, appears in red and represents creativity and resilience. He is a goalkeeper and draws inspiration from the maple leaf, Canada's national symbol.
Zayu [ˈsa.ju] is an anthropomorphic Mexican jaguar, wears the traditional green and acts as a forward.
Inspired by the importance of the animal to ancient civilizations of Mexico, it symbolises strength, agility, and cultural pride.
Clutch, an
anthropomorphic American bald eagle, wears the blue uniform of the American
team and symbolises courage, leadership, and unity, acting as a midfielder; his
name references the concept of clutch, the ability to excel under pressure.
Appearance in media during the Games:
Maple, Zayu and Clutch will be featured as playable characters in the upcoming FIFA Heroes video game with each mascot having its own special ability.
Players will be able to field the mascots alongside international football players from the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
FIFA World Cup 2026TM/MC Canadian Host Cities:
In 2026, the FIFA World CupTM/MC men’s tournament comes to Canada for the very first time.
As a co-host, 13 matches will be played across Host Cities Toronto, Ontario and Vancouver, British Columbia. Plus, the Canada’s Men’s National Team automatically qualifies for the tournament—giving Canadian football fans the chance to see their team play on home pitches.
In 2026, the world’s game comes to Canada on its grandest stage!
This five-coin set is your lasting reminder of FIFA World Cup 2026TM/MC, and it includes both versions of the circulation coin specially issued to commemorate the event.
With designs that celebrate the sport and mark Canada’s place on the global stage, these coins embody the passion of the tournament. They invite fans everywhere, and of all ages, to celebrate, connect and be part of something bigger than the game itself.
The Coin issued by Rpyal Canadian Mint (RCM)
Toronto & Vancouver Venue Posters:
TORONTO:
Pitch: Toronto Stadium
Total Number of Matches: Six
Dates: June 12, June 17, June 20, June 23, June 26s: , July 2
Canada’s Men’s National Team plays their opening match in Toronto on June 12—the team’s first-ever FIFA World CupTM/MC match in Canada.
FIFA World Cup 2026ᵀᴹ
Vancouver:
Pitch: BC Place Vancouver
Total Number of Matches: Seven
Dates: June 13, June 18, June 21, June 24, June 26, July 2, July 7
The Coins:
The Royal Canadian Mint (RCMG has issued a special collection of Gold and Silver Coins for the FIFA World Cup 2026™, featuring 99.99% pure gold and fine silver in multiple sizes (¼ oz, 1 oz, and 5 oz).
These coins are official Canadian legal tender and celebrate Canada’s role as co-host of the tournament.
The composite image presents the Gold Coin along with a football stadium, a Goal, a football and a stylised image of football players.
FIFA World Cup 2026™ Coin Specifications:
Gold Coins:
¼ oz Pure Gold Coin – “The Beautiful Game”
Metal Composition: 99.99% pure gold
Weight: 7.8 g (¼ oz)
Diameter: 20 mm
Face Value: $100 CAD
Coin Quality/Finish: Proof
Mintage: 1,750 pieces
Design: FIFA Canada 2026 maple leaf mosaic emblem with
soccer ball curvature
Packaging: Black clamshell, FIFA-branded beauty box with
authenticity sticker
1 oz Pure Gold Coin – “We All Play Together”
Metal Composition: 99.99% pure gold
Weight: 1 oz
Country of Issue: Canada
Theme: Tribute to unity and global competition
5 oz Pure Gold Coin – “Celebration”
Metal Composition: 99.99% pure gold
Weight: 5 oz
Country of Issue: Canada
Theme: Large-format coin emphasising Canada’s hosting
role
Silver Coins:
Silver Coins specifications:
1 oz Fine Silver Coin – “The Winning Goal”
Metal Composition: 99.99% fine silver
Weight: 1 oz
Country of Issue: Canada
Theme: Captures the defining moment of victory in
football
1 oz Fine Silver Coin – “We Are 26™”
Metal Composition: 99.99% fine silver
Weight: 1 oz
Country of Issue: Canada
Theme: Celebrates the official FIFA World Cup 2026™
branding
5 oz Fine Silver Coin – “The Trophy”
Metal Composition: 99.99% fine silver
Weight: 5 oz
Country of Issue: Canada
Theme: Features the iconic FIFA World Cup Trophy
The set includes two circulation coins:
- The set includes both versions—struck and colourised—of Canada’s FIFA World Cup 2026TM/MC-themed commemorative circulation coin.
- A Commemorative Collector Keepsake Card isn’t available for this theme, making this five-coin set the perfect replacement for collectors seeking to own pieces of FIFA World CupTM/MC history!
Packaging:
The five coins come in a colourful graphic folder, with an official FIFA authenticity sticker verifying the set’s status as an officially licensed collectible.
Each cover features the official look of the FIFA World Cup 2026TM/MC games, but with colours randomised so every fan gets a truly unique design - no two folders will be the same!
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