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Canada battles back to tie Iceland 2-2Jesse Marsch mapped out a plan for his players at halftime, as the team was forced to battle back and earn a draw with Iceland in an international men's soccer friendly.SportsMar 28
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As Vancouver prepares for FIFA, questions raised about unhoused peopleSeattle, which is also hosting, has rolled out an emergency plan to move some encampments and expand shelter and housing space ahead of the tournament.PoliticsMar 25
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Ontario’s resale cap will apply to original price of World Cup ticketsAs part of its upcoming budget, the province is planning to ban people from reselling tickets to sports matches and concerts for more than their face value.CanadaMar 25
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Free spots available for FIFA Fan Fest, but ‘premium experience’ will cost moneyPremium experiences, including reserved seating within the amphitheatre for 7,400 people and dedicated fast-track entry lanes, will be available for purchase.SportsMar 17
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Details about the FIFA World Cup Fan Zone in Vancouver released"This is going to include the PNE site minus Playland, and so will be also the first large festival to take advantage of the new amphitheatre," Jessie Adcock said.SportsMar 6
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FIFA slashes price of some World Cup tickets to $60 after global fan backlashFIFA slashed the price of some World Cup tickets for teams' most loyal fans following a global backlash and some will get $60 seats for the final instead of $4,185.SportsDec 16, 2025
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Toronto records lowest hotel price increase among 2026 World Cup host citiesHotel prices have jumped across North America following the release of the 2026 World Cup schedule, though Toronto recorded the lowest increase among host cities.SportsDec 13, 2025
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Egypt and Iran protest Seattle FIFA match over Pride celebrationsSeattle Pride organizers say their programs will proceed on that day, suggesting that FIFA might move the game between Egypt and Iran to Vancouver.SportsDec 10, 2025
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Is hosting the FIFA World Cup worth it? Canadians are divided in new pollThe B.C. government says the costs of the event will be offset by estimated revenues of between $448 million and $478 million, which is higher than it originally estimated in 2024.PoliticsNov 17, 2025
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Toronto to develop wastewater surveillance program to detect diseases for FIFA World CupToronto will launch a wastewater surveillance pilot during the 2026 World Cup to monitor diseases like COVID-19, flu, and measles in busy fan zones.SportsOct 17, 2025
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