1/4 oz 2026 FIFA World Cup: The Beautiful Game Proof Gold Coin | Royal Canadian Mint

FIFA World Cup 2026TM/MC: Canada welcomes the world.

This ¼ oz. 99.99% pure gold coin proudly showcases the official FIFA World Cup 2026TM/MC host city patterns of Toronto and Vancouver, where 13 matches will be played throughout the 39-day tournament. Set atop a football (soccer ball), the many shapes forming the FIFA Canada 2026 maple leaf mosaic emblem offer an inspiring representation of unity through diversity and sport. Together, these elements create a compelling tribute to Canada’s role as co-host, capturing both national spirit and the universal heartbeat of the beautiful game.

Royal Canadian Mint's most affordable pure gold FIFA World Cup 2026TM/MC coin.

COIN HIGHLIGHTS

• The world’s game, in your hands. Celebrate FIFA World Cup 2026 TM/MC, the first to feature 48 teams and three host countries (including Canada), with this pure gold expression of pride at Canada’s role as co-host.
• Official host country emblem. The FIFA Canada 2026TM/MC emblem has pride of place on your coin’s reverse, which includes a football (soccer ball)—a nod to the global love of the game—with a more pronounced curvature that adds a sculptural quality along with the maple leaf mosaic that represents the cultural diversity of our country.
• Limited collectible. Mintage is limited to just 1,750 coins worldwide.
• Includes serialized certificate. The Royal Canadian Mint certifies all of its collector coins.
• No GST/HST.

PACKAGING

Your coin is encapsulated and presented in a black Royal Canadian Mint-branded clamshell, and packaged in a premium black-and-grey FIFA beauty box with an official FIFA authenticity label.

OFFICIAL HOST CITY PATTERNS

On your coin’s reverse, the shapes in the background are from the official FIFA World Cup 2026TM/MC host city patterns for Toronto and Vancouver. They honour the cultural and architectural essence of these two Canadian cities, as well as their role as hosts.

OFFICIALLY LICENSED PRODUCT

Your coin comes in a branded clamshell packaged in a premium FIFA-branded beauty box, with an official FIFA authenticity sticker verifying your coin’s status as an officially licensed collectible.

DID YOU KNOW?

FIFA World Cup 2026TM/MC marks the first time Canada has hosted (or co-hosted) the men’s tournament. Canada previously hosted the FIFA Women’s World Cup Canada 2015TM/MC, the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup Canada 2014TM/MC, the FIFA U-20 World Cup Canada 2007TM/MC, and the final of the 2002 FIFA U-19 Women’s World CupTM/MC Championship.

The reverse design by Canadian artist Tony Bianco features the FIFA Canada 2026TM/MC emblem—a maple leaf mosaic that represents the cultural diversity of our country—set against a football (soccer ball) with enhanced curvature for a more sculptural presence. Behind the ball, abstract shapes from the FIFA World Cup 2026TM/MC official look form a dynamic backdrop, highlighting the host city patterns for Toronto and Vancouver. The obverse features the effigy of His Majesty King Charles III by Canadian artist Steven Rosati.

ABOUT THE ROYAL CANADIAN MINT

The Royal Canadian Mint is known as one of the most reputable mints in the world. The Ottawa Branch of the Royal Mint opened in 1908 and was renamed The Royal Canadian Mint in 1931 when control was transferred to the Canadian government. Their high standards for excellence and quality allowed them to be the first refinery to manufacture 9999 fine gold bullion coins in 1982, as well as the first to reach 99999 fine gold purity in 1998.