FIFA World Cup

• Gearing up for the FIFA World Cup — 100 days to go

  The FIFA World Cup will kick off in 100 days and the City of Vancouver and TransLink announced plans on Tuesday to celebrate and help move people around.

  Sports

  Mar 3
  
• Final plans taking shape as Toronto’s 1st FIFA World Cup match approaches

  With 100 days to go until its first FIFA World Cup game, Toronto is focused on the needs for transit and services for tens of thousands of soccer fans.

  Canada

  Mar 3
  
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• Motion to oppose U.S. ICE deployment in Vancouver ruled out of order

  Mike Klassen said there has been no indication that Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers (ICE) will be deployed during the World Cup.

  Crime

  Feb 25
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• Doctors in FIFA World Cup cities worry about ER capacity, strain on health system

  Doctors in Canada's FIFA World Cup host cities say they're concerned the already strained health-care system will buckle if an unexpected surge happens during the tournament.

  Sports

  Jan 19
• Canadian men to host Uzbekistan for June 1 friendly in Edmonton ahead of World Cup

  It will mark Team Canada's first game in Edmonton since an infamous 2-1 frigid win over Mexico in a November 2021 World Cup qualifier before 44,212 hardy fans.

  Sports

  Jan 14
• Toronto officials promise cost of hosting FIFA World Cup matches won’t rise again

  Five group stage matches featuring the likes of Germany, Senegal and Côte d’Ivoire, as well as a Round of 32 knock-out, are scheduled to take place in Toronto this summer.

  Canada

  Jan 12
• 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
• 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, 2025
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• FIFA Men’s World Cup 2026: Here’s who Team Canada will face

  Canada finds out its group opponents today for next summer’s expanded 48-nation FIFA World Cup at the tournament draw in Washington, D.C.

  Sports

  Dec 5, 2025
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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, 2025