Why soccer betting is having a moment in Canada
Soccer has never had a bigger stage in Canada than it does in 2026. The FIFA World Cup runs from June 11 to July 19, co-hosted by Canada, Mexico and the United States — with 13 matches on Canadian soil across Toronto's BMO Field and Vancouver's BC Place, including Canada's own group-stage games. Beyond the World Cup, Ontario bettors follow the English Premier League, the UEFA Champions League, Major League Soccer, and the Canadian Premier League year-round.
The markets you'll see
Soccer's betting menu is deeper than most sports because draws are common and goals are scarce. The core markets are:
- Match result (1X2) — home win, draw, or away win across 90 minutes.
- Double chance — covering two of the three outcomes for a lower return.
- Both teams to score (BTTS) and over/under goals — the most popular totals markets.
- Asian handicap — a goals head-start that removes the draw.
- Player and corner props, plus in-play (live) betting as the match unfolds.
Betting on soccer legally in Ontario
Only operators registered with iGaming Ontario and the AGCO may legally take soccer bets from Ontario residents. Every book we cover is on that registry. We're building independent reviews of each one — assessing market depth, in-play tools, payout reliability and compliance record — and we don't publish a rating until a review is complete. In the meantime, you can preview the operators below, and read our guide to how Ontario withdrawals work so you know what to expect at the cashier.