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The latest from our initiative, Canadian football, and the road to 2040.

Mar 16, 2026Launch

Football2040 Non-Profit Officially Launches

We're proud to announce the official launch of Football2040.org, a Canadian initiative dedicated to celebrating the full history of association football in Canada and inspiring those who will carry the game forward to 2040 and beyond.

Mar 10, 20262026 World Cup

Toronto Prepares for FIFA World Cup 2026 Kick-Off

With the tournament opening in Toronto in June 2026, Football2040 reflects on what it means for a generation of Canadians to grow up with the World Cup as their origin story.

Feb 22, 2026Research

Mapping 120 Years of Canadian Football History

Our archival research project is underway, tracing the full journey from Galt FC's Olympic gold in 1904 through to Canada's modern football renaissance.

Feb 5, 2026Women's Game

The Women Who Made History in Tokyo 2021

We revisit Canada's historic Olympic gold at Tokyo 2020 (played 2021) — a watershed moment for women's football in Canada and a defining chapter in our national football story.

Jan 18, 2026Northern Super League

The Northern Super League and the Future of Women's Football

Canada's first standalone professional women's football league is a landmark development. Football2040 explores its significance as a pipeline for the next generation.