Canada-Bosnia World Cup opener in Toronto sees resale prices soar as listings tighten

By Tahani Elghazaly
Published April 3, 2026

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Toronto woke up this morning to another side of the 2026 World Cup story, and this time it is not mainly about stadium readiness or transport plans. It is about access and cost. Resale prices for Canada’s opening match against Bosnia and Herzegovina on June 12, 2026 at Toronto Stadium have climbed sharply, while the number of tickets still listed for sale appears limited.

Canadian media reports citing resale platform data said there were about 388 tickets listed on StubHub Canada as of Tuesday evening. The cheapest listings were around C$1,961, while the highest asking prices reached C$130,766. Those figures underline the intense demand surrounding Canada’s opening game in Toronto, especially after Bosnia and Herzegovina was confirmed as the opponent.

The match carries unusual significance for local fans. It will be the first men’s World Cup match on Canadian soil featuring Canada’s men’s national team, and it will also serve as Toronto’s opening fixture among the six matches the city is hosting. That symbolic weight has likely added to demand, along with the limited supply now visible on the resale market. That is an inference based on the nature of the event and the currently reported volume of listings.

Earlier reporting had already shown that Canada’s World Cup matches became hot commodities on the resale market well before the final field was completed, with prices staying high despite criticism of dynamic pricing and resale practices. The issue has also drawn extra attention in Ontario because of debate around resale caps and how they will apply ahead of the tournament.

Taken together, the message to fans who still have not secured seats is becoming clear. Canada’s opener against Bosnia and Herzegovina in Toronto is no longer only one of the city’s biggest sporting events of 2026. It is also becoming one of the most expensive tickets in town, with limited resale inventory adding more pressure as the tournament approaches.