The FIFA World Cup 2026 will begin next June 11 and, with it, the excitement of seeing the Spanish National Team playing on the different soccer fields in the United States, Mexico and Canada. Among these, stands out the smallest stadium in the competition: Toronto Stadium.
In the twenty-third edition of the World Cup, 48 teams will compete in the three host countries. Among the imposing stadiums in which the cup will be played, there is a small but functional field in Toronto. The previously known as BMO Field will be the scene of some of the matches of this edition, demonstrating that its architecture can cope with large infrastructures from other cities.
This stadium has a capacity for 28,000 people, but will be expanded for the 2026 World Cup.
In view of the proximity of the start of the competition, the Toronto Stadium is in the process of renovation to be ready to accommodate thousands of people. Specifically, this small soccer field has a capacity of 28,180 fans. A figure that they intend to increase, temporarily, to respond to the large number of fans of the different football teams who have decided to follow them on this adventure.
These reforms have the objective of increasing the available seats without affecting the functionality of its structure, designed to improve visibility and sound quality. Likewise, they also look for not affect the environmentthe urban landscape, nor to those who reside in the surrounding areas.
This stadium was officially inaugurated on April 28, 2007 and is located near Lake Ontario. Its structure has a characteristic that differentiates it from most football stadiums, because, instead of becoming a closed space, it opens up to let in natural light. And with their small size, the stands are located compactly around the field and practically out in the open.
The objective behind this distribution is shorten visual distances so that even those spectators who are at the top can see the matches perfectly. Likewise, this improves the acoustics of the place to achieve a effect reminiscent of classic European fieldssomething that part of the fans will appreciate.
An open space where you can enjoy the city landscape
Another functionality of this structure is that does not interfere greatly with the landscapeallowing you to enjoy the views of the sea and the promenade that are nearby. This, added to the large amount of direct natural light it receives, allows reduce the amount of light pollution of the city and guarantee a space that adapts to its needs and characteristics.
For the celebration of the 2026 World Cup, this stadium will receive a renovation with which will temporarily expand its size. A solution that will allow us to respond to the needs of this edition without permanently giving up all the benefits that its structure provides.
Another novelty that will arrive with the World Cup is its integration into Exhibition Placea space in the city dedicated to culture and leisure. A union with which a greater opening will be maintained in the stadium, improving its ventilation and offering a privileged view to different points. To take advantage of this, it is also will create a viewpoint in which fans will be able to enjoy the landscape.