World Cup alcohol rules: no passport, no booze at Toronto Stadium
FIFA's strict ID policy for the 2026 tournament bars many fans from buying alcohol without a passport. International visitors especially affected.
Toronto soccer fans planning to buy alcohol at Toronto Stadium during the 2026 FIFA World Cup will need to bring a passport — and that's just the start of FIFA's tightened security rules.
FIFA's "Know Before You Go" guide for Toronto outlines strict identification requirements for anyone purchasing booze inside the stadium. For international visitors, a passport is the primary acceptable form of ID. Without it, you won't be served.
Canadian residents can use a driver's license or equivalent provincial ID, but the message is clear: FIFA is treating alcohol sales as a security checkpoint, not a casual concession.
Hundreds of thousands of international fans are expected in Toronto this summer for matches. Many won't have passports on them at the stadium, particularly younger visitors. The policy effectively limits alcohol access for a significant portion of the crowd.
The rules extend beyond ID. Security will be heightened throughout the stadium, and the vendor landscape will be tightly controlled. FIFA has strict rules about where alcohol can be consumed, how it's sold, and who can sell it.
If you're planning to attend a match, leave the passport at home and grab your ID from the provincial office beforehand — or plan to skip the beer.