2026 FIFA World Cup

• With 185 days to FIFA World Cup, Vancouver’s unhoused, accommodations face questions

  The training field renovations at Killarney Park are 95 per cent finished and upgrades are being made to BC Place, including a new scoreboard and switching out the turf for grass.

  Canada

  Dec 8
  
• Donald Trump awarded with inaugural FIFA Peace Prize

  United States President Donald Trump has been awarded with the FIFA Peace Prize. It's the first time the award has been given out.

  World

  Dec 5
  
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• More questions about FIFA costs as host First Nations receive $6M each

  Global News has learned that $18 million has been paid to the Musqueam Indian Band, Squamish Nation and Tsleil-Waututh Nation with each getting $6 million.

  Economy

  Dec 1
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• Major work at BMO Field ahead of Toronto’s 2026 FIFA World Cup games

  On Tuesday, the City of Toronto and Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment revealed details of the first phase of renovations, including new screens and broadcast infrastructure.

  Sports

  Sep 23
• Representatives from 2026 World Cup host cities meet with FIFA reps in Toronto

  Representatives from the 2026 FIFA World Cup's 16 host cities have wrapped up a series of planning workshops in Toronto.

  Sports

  May 24, 2024
• Ottawa providing $104M to help Toronto host FIFA World Cup games

  The federal government will provide the city of Toronto with $104 million to help the city host six matches at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

  Canada

  May 3, 2024
• Toronto mayor releases 2026 FIFA World Cup plans, committees

  Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow unveiled further details to the planning and committee structure to ensure the 2026 FIFA World Cup Games are a success.

  Politics

  Mar 20, 2024
• Will Ontario fund Toronto’s World Cup plan? Inside the provincial deliberations

  Plans to host five 2026 FIFA World Cup games in Toronto could be in jeopardy if the Ford government decides not to chip in and cover one third of the total cost for the event.

  Politics

  May 24, 2023
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• Toronto shows off its look and hopes for staging the 2026 FIFA World Cup

  For Sharon Bollenbach, appointed in February as executive director of the FIFA World Cup 2026 Toronto, Thursday was "the first milestone of many to come."

  Sports

  May 18, 2023
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• Expert says economic loss would have exceeded gains if Edmonton had held World Cup games

  Moshe Lander of Concordia University says the cost to hold games for the 2026 FIFA World Cup would have been much more than the economic benefits.

  Sports

  Jun 17, 2022