FIFA

• Soccer fans in Calgary endure snow, cold for chance to see FIFA World Cup trophy

  Ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup this summer, it's iconic trophy is visiting cities across Canada before the tournament begins in early June.

  Sports

  Apr 12
  
• FIFA releases plans for cross-Canada World Cup celebration tour

  A cross-country World Cup tour will bring events to 34 Canadian cities this summer as FIFA looks to build excitement ahead of the 2026 tournament.

  Sports

  Apr 8
  
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• Full lineup of countries to play World Cup matches in Toronto confirmed

  Sixty-ninth-ranked Bosnia and Herzegovina upset 12th-ranked Italy 4-1 in penalties on home soil in a playoff qualifier final to reach the World Cup in Toronto.

  Canada

  Apr 1
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• Canada battles back to tie Iceland 2-2

  Jesse 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.

  Sports

  Mar 28
• As Vancouver prepares for FIFA, questions raised about unhoused people

  Seattle, which is also hosting, has rolled out an emergency plan to move some encampments and expand shelter and housing space ahead of the tournament.

  Politics

  Mar 25
• Ontario’s resale cap will apply to original price of World Cup tickets

  As 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.

  Canada

  Mar 25
• Free spots available for FIFA Fan Fest, but ‘premium experience’ will cost money

  Premium experiences, including reserved seating within the amphitheatre for 7,400 people and dedicated fast-track entry lanes, will be available for purchase.

  Sports

  Mar 17
• 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.

  Sports

  Mar 6
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• FIFA slashes price of some World Cup tickets to $60 after global fan backlash

  FIFA 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.

  Sports

  Dec 16, 2025
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• Toronto records lowest hotel price increase among 2026 World Cup host cities

  Hotel prices have jumped across North America following the release of the 2026 World Cup schedule, though Toronto recorded the lowest increase among host cities.

  Sports

  Dec 13, 2025